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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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... (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...
... (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...
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... other peripheral device" on page 72. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this button to turn the power on . The button lights when the...
... other peripheral device" on page 72. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this button to turn the power on . The button lights when the...
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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... from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. You can also use...
... 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... from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. You can also use...
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... time. DVD drive DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. CD drive Use your computer to remove the memory card. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. You could lose data. Important Do not use your... playing DVDs. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is your drive has this logo... www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following ...
... time. DVD drive DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. CD drive Use your computer to remove the memory card. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. You could lose data. Important Do not use your... playing DVDs. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is your drive has this logo... www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following ...
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... advanced power management settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computer completely off. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you want to use. 5 Click OK. Type the keyword power management in Category View...about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode...
... advanced power management settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computer completely off. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you want to use. 5 Click OK. Type the keyword power management in Category View...about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode...
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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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... bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the illustration below. 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 bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on its side. OR If you install...
... bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the illustration below. 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 bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on its side. OR If you install...
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...the manufacturer's instructions. Replacing the system battery Warning There is a danger of explosion if the battery is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. Click/Double-click System. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all... Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 9 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). 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...
...the manufacturer's instructions. Replacing the system battery Warning There is a danger of explosion if the battery is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. Click/Double-click System. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all... Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 9 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). 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...
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...board. 162 Important The color and shape of the case. 3 Remove the single screw holding the card reader 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 ... to lay the bezel on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. 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. There should be enough slack in front of your original component...
...board. 162 Important The color and shape of the case. 3 Remove the single screw holding the card reader 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 ... to lay the bezel on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. 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. There should be enough slack in front of your original component...
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... system board to the new system board. 19 Place the processor into the processor socket. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it out and away from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the case. Three screws are...
... system board to the new system board. 19 Place the processor into the processor socket. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it out and away from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the case. Three screws are...
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... sure that the IDE controllers are listed in alphabetical order. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you...Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your add-in card. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation...
... sure that the IDE controllers are listed in alphabetical order. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you...Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your add-in card. 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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...call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that your computer. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. See also "Internet" on page 19. Also make sure ... If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem ...
...call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that your computer. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. See also "Internet" on page 19. Also make sure ... If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem ...
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... Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Many printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ...9632; Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to is online. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer is out of paper" ...
... Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Many printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ...9632; Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to is online. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer is out of paper" ...
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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...
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Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer ... 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 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer ... 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 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
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www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing ... 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...
www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing ... 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...