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Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
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...your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a telephone into this port. Your computer ... a printer, scanner, or other end of the modem cable into the modem jack of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer. Plug...
...your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a telephone into this port. Your computer ... a printer, scanner, or other end of the modem cable into the modem jack of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer. Plug...
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...play . To use the audio jacks for your audio device(s) to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner...means that they are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 8. Parallel and serial port devices are universal jacks. For example, the blue ...
...play . To use the audio jacks for your audio device(s) to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner...means that they are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 8. Parallel and serial port devices are universal jacks. For example, the blue ...
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.... Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. click (hold it . Tips & Tricks..., see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 81. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the computer display. Move an object on the keyboard. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To...
.... Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. click (hold it . Tips & Tricks..., see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 81. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the computer display. Move an object on the keyboard. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To...
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... cable to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks. ...2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your computer. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. 76 computer. Important The dialog boxes shown in Category...
... cable to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks. ...2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your computer. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. 76 computer. Important The dialog boxes shown in Category...
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... Audio Devices. Type the keyword adjusting volume in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 81 www.emachines.com Using multimedia Using multimedia Adjusting the volume You can use the Windows...
... Audio Devices. Type the keyword adjusting volume in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 81 www.emachines.com Using multimedia Using multimedia Adjusting the volume You can use the Windows...
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... Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can... play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. WAV is a simple Windows program ...
... Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can... play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. WAV is a simple Windows program ...
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... CD or DVD drive. 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on or headphones are plugged in and that the speakers are turned on page... 81. 85 Windows Media Player opens. - Windows Media Player opens. www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc Playing music and movies To play ).
... CD or DVD drive. 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on or headphones are plugged in and that the speakers are turned on page... 81. 85 Windows Media Player opens. - Windows Media Player opens. www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc Playing music and movies To play ).
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... is the most common audio file format used for your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. The Sound Recorder opens. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can create several types of... audio files for your Windows system sounds. For the location of the Microphone jacks, see "Playing WAV audio files" on your...
... is the most common audio file format used for your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. The Sound Recorder opens. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can create several types of... audio files for your Windows system sounds. For the location of the Microphone jacks, see "Playing WAV audio files" on your...
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... help. Use the following instructions to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play an audio recording in Sound Recorder: 1 Open the Sound Recorder. 2 Click File, then click Open. To make an audio recording by clicking (stop ). 5 Click File, then click...finish recording, click (stop ). 105 Rewind Play Record Fast Forward Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into a microphone. www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features Advanced multimedia software features Recording audio Windows Media Player advanced features You can use Windows Media Player to ...
... help. Use the following instructions to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play an audio recording in Sound Recorder: 1 Open the Sound Recorder. 2 Click File, then click Open. To make an audio recording by clicking (stop ). 5 Click File, then click...finish recording, click (stop ). 105 Rewind Play Record Fast Forward Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into a microphone. www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features Advanced multimedia software features Recording audio Windows Media Player advanced features You can use Windows Media Player to ...
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... can manually transfer your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. File type Documents Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in the My Documents folder: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. For more... a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 149, or "Searching for personal data...
... can manually transfer your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. File type Documents Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in the My Documents folder: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. For more... a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 149, or "Searching for personal data...
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www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 4 Disconnect the power, data, and sound (if attached) cables from the back of the drive. 5 Slide the drive out of the case toward the front. 6 Slide the new drive into the ...drive bay from the front of the case. 7 Connect the power, data, and sound cables (if necessary) to the back of the drive. 8 Use the two screws you removed previously to secure the drive to the drive bay. 9 Replace...
www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 4 Disconnect the power, data, and sound (if attached) cables from the back of the drive. 5 Slide the drive out of the case toward the front. 6 Slide the new drive into the ...drive bay from the front of the case. 7 Connect the power, data, and sound cables (if necessary) to the back of the drive. 8 Use the two screws you removed previously to secure the drive to the drive bay. 9 Replace...
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.... ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Audio CD does not produce... sound ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up , then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Battery See "Power" on page 191...
.... ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Audio CD does not produce... sound ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up , then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Battery See "Power" on page 191...
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... the arrow. If reducing the connect speed lets you can connect on this line, call your ISP for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Listen to 48K. Type the keyword dialing in...
... the arrow. If reducing the connect speed lets you can connect on this line, call your ISP for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Listen to 48K. Type the keyword dialing in...
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... modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly. ■ If the ...supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an ...
... modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly. ■ If the ...supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an ...
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... it according to the instructions provided with a detailed description of your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. You are not getting sound from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is...9632; If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it . www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 23. ■ Make sure that mute controls are...
... it according to the instructions provided with a detailed description of your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. You are not getting sound from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is...9632; If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it . www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 23. ■ Make sure that mute controls are...
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Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional 21 editing 21 function 21 Internet 21 mouse 22 navigation 21 numeric 21 ... recording audio 87, 105 using DVD drive 73 using Windows Media Player 83 multiple monitors 113 music library building 89 music tracks copying 88 muting sound 23, 81 N name computer 52 domain 57 router 57 workgroup 52 naming computers 52 workgroup 52 navigation keys 21 network jack 11, 12 testing 57...
Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional 21 editing 21 function 21 Internet 21 mouse 22 navigation 21 numeric 21 ... recording audio 87, 105 using DVD drive 73 using Windows Media Player 83 multiple monitors 113 music library building 89 music tracks copying 88 muting sound 23, 81 N name computer 52 domain 57 router 57 workgroup 52 naming computers 52 workgroup 52 navigation keys 21 network jack 11, 12 testing 57...
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Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to ... between files, folders, or programs 39 shutting down computer 19, 20 side panel removing 154 replacing 154 software See programs sound adjusting 23, 81 controls 23, 81 muting 23, 81 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 105 playing file 83, 105 recording audio 87 speaker jack 11 speakers configuring 13 Standby mode 9 Start...
Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to ... between files, folders, or programs 39 shutting down computer 19, 20 side panel removing 154 replacing 154 software See programs sound adjusting 23, 81 controls 23, 81 muting 23, 81 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 105 playing file 83, 105 recording audio 87 speaker jack 11 speakers configuring 13 Standby mode 9 Start...