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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
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...optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in an environment such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your area. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this jack...-coded lime green. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer. Plug the power cord into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a digital camera...
...optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in an environment such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your area. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this jack...-coded lime green. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer. Plug the power cord into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a digital camera...
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...You can use the mute and volume control buttons on again. Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of specific sound devices in your computer. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn the knob ... If you have an enhanced keyboard, use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -OR- www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer...
...You can use the mute and volume control buttons on again. Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of specific sound devices in your computer. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn the knob ... If you have an enhanced keyboard, use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -OR- www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer...
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... 72. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that came...
... 72. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that came...
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...Canada is determined by the DVD drive. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. You may not match. ...58 www.eMachines.com To identify your drive type, see "Adjusting the volume" on your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the disc label...
...Canada is determined by the DVD drive. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. You may not match. ...58 www.eMachines.com To identify your drive type, see "Adjusting the volume" on your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the disc label...
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... that all screws in your telephone. You can tolerate and still work with the modem at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. www.eMachines.com 65 The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your modem. ■ Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or... popping sounds). Make sure that the connectors are free from which you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that you connect, call your telephone service...
... that all screws in your telephone. You can tolerate and still work with the modem at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. www.eMachines.com 65 The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your modem. ■ Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or... popping sounds). Make sure that the connectors are free from which you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that you connect, call your telephone service...
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...acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. www.eMachines.com 67 Handshaking is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. You may hear unusual ...handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the ...
...acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. www.eMachines.com 67 Handshaking is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. You may hear unusual ...handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the ...
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...■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to the printer. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned up. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online...mute controls are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you...
...■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to the printer. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned up. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online...mute controls are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you...
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... screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23 O online help 3, 5 opening computer case...
... screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23 O online help 3, 5 opening computer case...
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... 11 setting up safety precautions 76 shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
... 11 setting up safety precautions 76 shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
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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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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 ... computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on page 13. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13...
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 ... computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on page 13. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13...
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...ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your computer will prompt you need to install any time. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you can disconnect and ... can be used for something other peripheral device, see "Front" on page 8. Type the keyword installing devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that they are not ...
...ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your computer will prompt you need to install any time. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you can disconnect and ... can be used for something other peripheral device, see "Front" on page 8. Type the keyword installing devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that they are not ...
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...To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the mouse pad. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or ...release the left mouse button once. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. click (hold it down in the middle of specific sound devices in Windows, see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. For more information about an object on page 141. Do this... If you...
...To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the mouse pad. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or ...release the left mouse button once. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. click (hold it down in the middle of specific sound devices in Windows, see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. For more information about an object on page 141. Do this... If you...
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... view your computer display on a television: 1 With your computer off, connect one end of the cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is available only on a television screen using...
... view your computer display on a television: 1 With your computer off, connect one end of the cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is available only on a television screen using...
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... the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. The Control Panel window opens. www.emachines.com Using multimedia Using multimedia Adjusting the volume... Control Panel is in your computer. Type the keyword adjusting volume in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. Help and Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start,...
... the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. The Control Panel window opens. www.emachines.com Using multimedia Using multimedia Adjusting the volume... Control Panel is in your computer. Type the keyword adjusting volume in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. Help and Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start,...
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...Media Player can play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and ...movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. WAV is a simple Windows program that lets you ...
...Media Player can play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and ...movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. WAV is a simple Windows program that lets you ...
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... CD or DVD drive. 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. - www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc Playing music and movies To play ). Windows Media Player opens... does not open with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on or headphones are plugged in and that the speakers are turned on page...
... CD or DVD drive. 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. - www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc Playing music and movies To play ). Windows Media Player opens... does not open with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on or headphones are plugged in and that the speakers are turned on page...
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... files" on your computer's hardware reference. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Recording WAV audio files Sound recorder is saved. 87 www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can create...WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Type the phrases recording audio or playing audio in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Sound Recorder opens. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into one of the Microphone jacks on page 83. Help...
... files" on your computer's hardware reference. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Recording WAV audio files Sound recorder is saved. 87 www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can create...WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Type the phrases recording audio or playing audio in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Sound Recorder opens. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into one of the Microphone jacks on page 83. Help...
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...To play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop ). 5 Click File, then click Save As. www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features Advanced multimedia software features Recording audio Windows Media Player advanced features You can use Windows Media ...to watch Internet TV. For the location of the Microphone jacks on page 10. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. Use the following instructions to make an audio recording: 1 Plug a microphone into one of the Microphone jacks, see the Windows ...
...To play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop ). 5 Click File, then click Save As. www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features Advanced multimedia software features Recording audio Windows Media Player advanced features You can use Windows Media ...to watch Internet TV. For the location of the Microphone jacks on page 10. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. Use the following instructions to make an audio recording: 1 Plug a microphone into one of the Microphone jacks, see the Windows ...