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... 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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
... 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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
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... drive types" on page 73. 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 (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive...
... drive types" on page 73. 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 (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive...
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... "Using the memory card reader" on page 13. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . This jack is turned on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Contains your model and serial number. 9 Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines...
... "Using the memory card reader" on page 13. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . This jack is turned on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Contains your model and serial number. 9 Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines...
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... device" on page 13. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Remove these ports. This jack is color-coded blue. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into these screws before opening the case...
... device" on page 13. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Remove these ports. This jack is color-coded blue. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into these screws before opening the case...
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... home. To create an Ethernet network, you to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 This connection type is available at 1000...
... home. To create an Ethernet network, you to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 This connection type is available at 1000...
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... "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on installing cards in your broadband connection works Important If you do not have determined the type of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. For information on page 171. The Control Panel window opens. Important Broadband Internet settings will be activated. Before you are using your computer: 1 Click Start, then...
... "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on installing cards in your broadband connection works Important If you do not have determined the type of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. For information on page 171. The Control Panel window opens. Important Broadband Internet settings will be activated. Before you are using your computer: 1 Click Start, then...
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... use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. If your computer's video card supports it (it on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by...
... use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. If your computer's video card supports it (it on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by...
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... a video DVD with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 97 If you need permission from the copyright owner. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer...
... a video DVD with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 97 If you need permission from the copyright owner. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer...
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... is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are...
... is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are...
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... modem. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your setup poster to reinstall the operating system. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. OR - For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword file management in the...
... modem. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your setup poster to reinstall the operating system. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. OR - For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword file management in the...
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... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If the error...
... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If the error...
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... a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Contact your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to help determine if a memory module is connected...
... a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Contact your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to help determine if a memory module is connected...
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... pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to the video port on the back of your computer. Type the keyword screen...
... pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to the video port on the back of your computer. Type the keyword screen...
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... display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. Make sure that the optical sensor is working . You cannot see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on . Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all computers on your network have lights that all extension cables and switch...
... display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. Make sure that the optical sensor is working . You cannot see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on . Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all computers on your network have lights that all extension cables and switch...
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... work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that you need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that you want to add additional memory to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
... work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that you need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that you want to add additional memory to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
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... mute controls are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. If you have "how to" questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure...
... mute controls are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. If you have "how to" questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure...
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... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
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... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
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... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
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... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...
... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...