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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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..., keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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...
..., keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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...
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...; Never remove your computer case cover while 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 performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your computer is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that...
...; Never remove your computer case cover while 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 performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your computer is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that...
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... correctly. - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect to which you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support for...
... correctly. - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect to which you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support for...
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... more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Contact your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem...
... more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Contact your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem...
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... click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. To make sure that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to use. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start...
... click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. To make sure that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to use. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start...
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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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... Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on the back 2 Insert the other end of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...
... Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on the back 2 Insert the other end of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...
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... Ethernet already installed. If the connection is not working correctly. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Control Panel window opens. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. If one is not listed...
... Ethernet already installed. If the connection is not working correctly. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Control Panel window opens. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. If one is not listed...
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... the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. 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...
... the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. 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...
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... and Support. 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 secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while...
... and Support. 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 secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while...
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... connections have a problem with your setup poster to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on page 184. 180 You see a "Data error" message This may need to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your modem. Type the keyword file management in the diskette drive...
... connections have a problem with your setup poster to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on page 184. 180 You see a "Data error" message This may need to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your modem. Type the keyword file management in the diskette drive...
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... each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your ISP for technical support. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer. Contact your computer and unplug the keyboard. Let the keyboard dry before using an...
... each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your ISP for technical support. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer. Contact your computer and unplug the keyboard. Let the keyboard dry before using an...
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...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 19. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do...
...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 19. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do...
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... plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your company network Every network is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . Networks You cannot connect to make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your home, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings...
... plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your company network Every network is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . Networks You cannot connect to make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your home, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings...
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... need to work offline. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. If your computer. To 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 have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to press after adding...
... need to work offline. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. If your computer. To 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 have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to press after adding...
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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...