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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...
User Guide
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... the optional diskette drive. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. 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. The button lights when...
... the optional diskette drive. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. 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. The button lights when...
User Guide
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...; Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
...; Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
User Guide
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.... Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable...
.... Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable...
User Guide
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.... Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly...
.... Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly...
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... Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to clear...
... Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to clear...
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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...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. 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 a telephone wall jack. This jack is color-coded blue. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio...
... Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. 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 a telephone wall jack. This jack is color-coded blue. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... your Control Panel is listed. If one . Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Be sure to ISP. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up your network, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers...
... your Control Panel is listed. If one . Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Be sure to ISP. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up your network, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers...
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... the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. 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 actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. 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...
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... remove your computer case cover while your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse...
... remove your computer case cover while your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse...
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... your Internet service provider (ISP) is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. If you may need to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You cannot connect to make sure that your account with your modem. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking...
... your Internet service provider (ISP) is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. If you may need to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You cannot connect to make sure that your account with your modem. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking...
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... the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads...
... the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads...
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... your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is set correctly. Contact your computer. Also make sure that all programs, then restart 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 update the Program Guide. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see...
... your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is set correctly. Contact your computer. Also make sure that all programs, then restart 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 update the Program Guide. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see...
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... router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your company network Every network is working . Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. For more information about display types, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on the display is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal...
... router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your company network Every network is working . Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. For more information about display types, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on the display is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal...
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... instructions for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. Most printers have selected it is connected to press after adding paper. 190 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter...
... instructions for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. Most printers have selected it is connected to press after adding paper. 190 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter...
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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...