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... not insert several media in this left slot. You can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing... can use six types of the card slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in the slots.
... not insert several media in this left slot. You can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing... can use six types of the card slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in the slots.
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... it out. You could lose data. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking...
... it out. You could lose data. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power...
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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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..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports...
..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports...
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...front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, ...on page 72. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded orange. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional)...
...front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, ...on page 72. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded orange. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional)...
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CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
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... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left Label ... a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your computer. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can ...
... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left Label ... a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your computer. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can ...
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... is your computer to remove the memory card. Important Do not use your drive type... Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you turn off the computer. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the taskbar to enjoy...
... is your computer to remove the memory card. Important Do not use your drive type... Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you turn off the computer. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the taskbar to enjoy...
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... Options icon. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list... open when you turn on your computer completely off. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. 116 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you want to use. 5 Click OK. If your Control Panel is in the Search...
... Options icon. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list... open when you turn on your computer completely off. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. 116 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you want to use. 5 Click OK. If your Control Panel is in the Search...
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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... the illustration below. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other...
... the illustration below. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other...
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...side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on your computer. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your ...saved when you turn off your computer is incorrectly replaced. The battery pops out of explosion if the battery is shown at the bottom of memory in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 9 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your...
...side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on your computer. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your ...saved when you turn off your computer is incorrectly replaced. The battery pops out of explosion if the battery is shown at the bottom of memory in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 9 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your...
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There should be enough slack in the drive bay. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... "Removing the front bezel" on page 156, but leave its side in front of your original component. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board. Important The color and shape of the case. 3 Remove the single...
There should be enough slack in the drive bay. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... "Removing the front bezel" on page 156, but leave its side in front of your original component. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board. Important The color and shape of the case. 3 Remove the single...
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... 157. Do not fully tighten one screw, then the screw located diagonally to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it . Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you removed previously. 18 Attach all cables to the...
... 157. Do not fully tighten one screw, then the screw located diagonally to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it . Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you removed previously. 18 Attach all cables to the...
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...holding F1 while your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in card. You may not be able to play a DVD, make sure that you are...restarts. Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. 177 www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation...
...holding F1 while your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in card. You may not be able to play a DVD, make sure that you are...restarts. Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. 177 www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation...
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...; You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is connected to the Media Center... been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is set correctly. Also make sure that your computer. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up and connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure...
...; You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is connected to the Media Center... been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is set correctly. Also make sure that your computer. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up and connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure...
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...you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you want to press after adding paper. 190 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Control ...The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have selected it is online. To...
...you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you want to press after adding paper. 190 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Control ...The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have selected it is online. To...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...