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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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..., or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. For...
..., or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. For...
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... and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in...
... and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in...
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.... - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect to which you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com...
.... - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect to which you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com...
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... 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Also make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program...
... 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Also make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program...
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... to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing...
... to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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.... Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Connecting...
.... Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Connecting...
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... same Workgroup Name. If one . For information on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on the computers that comes with your ISP. Be sure to ISP. If the connection is not working correctly. Before you begin setting up a network. The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click...
... same Workgroup Name. If one . For information on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on the computers that comes with your ISP. Be sure to ISP. If the connection is not working correctly. Before you begin setting up a network. The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click...
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... screens on page 10. To 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. 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 the manufacturer or download the driver...
... screens on page 10. To 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. 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 the manufacturer or download the driver...
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... device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable...
... device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable...
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... click the arrow. For instructions on page 11 or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. If you...
... click the arrow. For instructions on page 11 or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. If you...
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... downloads, and having technical difficulties. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in correctly. You see an "Unable to replace it. 181 If you spilled liquid in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having multiple programs open the browser. Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you still get the error, your ISP may need to locate...
... downloads, and having technical difficulties. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in correctly. You see an "Unable to replace it. 181 If you spilled liquid in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having multiple programs open the browser. Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you still get the error, your ISP may need to locate...
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... are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to...
... are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to...
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... click the arrow. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Most routers have lights that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is unique. Make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 108...
... click the arrow. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Most routers have lights that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is unique. Make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 108...
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... Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Make sure that it in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure...
... Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Make sure that it in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure...
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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...