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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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... devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Press this button to turn the power on page 30. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on or off. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. 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...
... devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Press this button to turn the power on page 30. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on or off. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. 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...
User Guide
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... Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Warning To avoid bodily injury...
... Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Warning To avoid bodily injury...
User Guide
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... information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your...
... information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your...
User Guide
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...; If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 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. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
...; If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 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. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
User Guide
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... Control Panel. If your Control Panel is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To set to clear the check mark. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Type...
... Control Panel. If your Control Panel is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To set to clear the check mark. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Type...
User Guide
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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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... Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of these screws before opening the case. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio...
... Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of these screws before opening the case. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio...
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..., see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. If the connection is not working correctly. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed. Before you begin setting up a network. The Control Panel window opens. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for any required drivers. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining...
..., see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. If the connection is not working correctly. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed. Before you begin setting up a network. The Control Panel window opens. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for any required drivers. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining...
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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 from the manufacturer's Web...
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 from the manufacturer's Web...
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... remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . 176 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...
... remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . 176 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...
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...; If your setup poster to reinstall the operating system. OR - You see a "Data error" message This may need to make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP technical support for errors" on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. See "Connecting the dial-up )" on page 184. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up...
...; If your setup poster to reinstall the operating system. OR - You see a "Data error" message This may need to make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP technical support for errors" on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. See "Connecting the dial-up )" on page 184. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up...
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... technical support. Press each key to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have lost your Internet connection, or your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that a key is set up correctly. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are unable to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections...
... technical support. Press each key to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have lost your Internet connection, or your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that a key is set up correctly. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are unable to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections...
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... information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Also make sure that your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is connected to the Media Center 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 temporarily disable the service. See also "Internet" on page...
... information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Also make sure that your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is connected to the Media Center 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 temporarily disable the service. See also "Internet" on page...
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... your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is unique. Networks You cannot connect to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned...
... your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is unique. Networks You cannot connect to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned...
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...; Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to use. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that you need to the...
...; Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to use. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that you need to the...
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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...