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Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
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DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog ...into this port. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Turns on . www.eMachines.com 9 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 ...
... large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog ...into this port. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Turns on . www.eMachines.com 9 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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... to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to...
... to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to...
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... changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to -date. New content is the online extension of Windows that apply only to the site regularly, so... system, software, and hardware. Magnetic fields can always get the most recent updates and fixes to choose updates for your computer. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow.
... changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to -date. New content is the online extension of Windows that apply only to the site regularly, so... system, software, and hardware. Magnetic fields can always get the most recent updates and fixes to choose updates for your computer. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow.
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... in the instruction booklet that came with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com If you need to restore your computer to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you can use...
... in the instruction booklet that came with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com If you need to restore your computer to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you can use...
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... or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug 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... damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
... or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug 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... damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
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...then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. www.eMachines.com 61 Hard drive Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error..." error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run...
...then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. www.eMachines.com 61 Hard drive Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error..." error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run...
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...finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 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... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
...finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 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... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip...
... telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing...10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122...and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140 ...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing...10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122...and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140 ...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147...panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 ...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147...panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 ...
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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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... options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) ...Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral...
... options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) ...Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral...
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...with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders... the Start menu. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on your ...
...with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders... the Start menu. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on your ...
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...Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your computer. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you keep on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. If you do ... you do not see the files and folders on your diskette drive. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of a drive after you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 They can contain files...
...Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your computer. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you keep on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. If you do ... you do not see the files and folders on your diskette drive. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of a drive after you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 They can contain files...
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...; Name or part of that have characteristics in the results window. Files and folders found using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that name. ■... can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you typed. 33
...; Name or part of that have characteristics in the results window. Files and folders found using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that name. ■... can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you typed. 33
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... Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to everyone on the network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 58 If you can : ■ View a network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on each computer. With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among...
... Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to everyone on the network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 58 If you can : ■ View a network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on each computer. With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among...
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... arrow to your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 88 WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs...
... arrow to your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 88 WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs...
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If you are automatically added to your hard drive as it is recorded. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your music library. 89 You can add music tracks to your desktop to the ..., try downloading the file again. Use Windows Media Player to each track as WMA files. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you do not want to record. 7 Click Rip Music. A progress bar appears next to build...
If you are automatically added to your hard drive as it is recorded. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your music library. 89 You can add music tracks to your desktop to the ..., try downloading the file again. Use Windows Media Player to each track as WMA files. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you do not want to record. 7 Click Rip Music. A progress bar appears next to build...