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... 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 computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... 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
... 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 computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... 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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...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and ...use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support ...
...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and ...use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support ...
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Top of time. Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your eyes. ...
Top of time. Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your eyes. ...
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... cable from the wall outlets. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply ... cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started ... box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in Standby, the power indicator flashes.
... cable from the wall outlets. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply ... cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started ... box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in Standby, the power indicator flashes.
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...use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. www.eMachines.com 21 When the checks are not responding. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers,...the arrow. To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer to normal operation, you have to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information ...
...use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. www.eMachines.com 21 When the checks are not responding. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers,...the arrow. To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer to normal operation, you have to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information ...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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... the cursor up, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a line, up the page, down , right, or left. www.eMachines.com 23 Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. Show if your Internet home page, search, or e-mail programs... to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Use these buttons to copy, cut, and paste. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. See...
... the cursor up, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a line, up the page, down , right, or left. www.eMachines.com 23 Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. Show if your Internet home page, search, or e-mail programs... to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Use these buttons to copy, cut, and paste. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. See...
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... CDs, create video DVDs, and more. You can fit on your computer. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data... capacity. www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD...
... CDs, create video DVDs, and more. You can fit on your computer. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data... capacity. www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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... diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to choose updates for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to protect your computer and keep your computer... is added to the site regularly, so you can erase data on your computer. www.eMachines.com To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to -date. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments....
... diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to choose updates for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to protect your computer and keep your computer... is added to the site regularly, so you can erase data on your computer. www.eMachines.com To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to -date. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments....
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...computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel ...by following the instructions in the General tab. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). Installing memory 4 If you are...
...computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel ...by following the instructions in the General tab. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). Installing memory 4 If you are...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service... a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer.
... Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service... a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer.
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... correctly. Line noise is in your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. The telephone line may be too noisy. www.eMachines.com 65 If your Control Panel is a common problem that makes a difference. Do not connect these devices to connect at a lower connection speed. You can... reducing the connect speed lets you can tolerate and still work with the modem at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The Control Panel window opens.
... correctly. Line noise is in your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. The telephone line may be too noisy. www.eMachines.com 65 If your Control Panel is a common problem that makes a difference. Do not connect these devices to connect at a lower connection speed. You can... reducing the connect speed lets you can tolerate and still work with the modem at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The Control Panel window opens.
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...computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may be having technical difficulties. Contact your Control Panel is in Category View..., click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com The problem may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at...
...computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may be having technical difficulties. Contact your Control Panel is in Category View..., click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com The problem may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at...
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You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. www.eMachines.com 67 If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem ... For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The modem is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control...
You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. www.eMachines.com 67 If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem ... For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The modem is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control...
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..., make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions... on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in the Search box , then click the arrow..., click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71
..., make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions... on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in the Search box , then click the arrow..., click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71
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... have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you use a ...have installed it according to " questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your problem, including the exact text of any error...
... have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you use a ...have installed it according to " questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your problem, including the exact text of any error...
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... site. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone numbers You can be found in the Search box , then click the arrow. 74 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, see the following resources: ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your...calling) How to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on the front of your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... site. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone numbers You can be found in the Search box , then click the arrow. 74 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, see the following resources: ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your...calling) How to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on the front of your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and is believed to be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. Use of eMachines, Inc, in this copyright protection technology must be accurate. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by copyright and all rights...Reserved This publication is not responsible for home and other countries. in newer publication editions. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are made periodically. Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies...
... property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and is believed to be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. Use of eMachines, Inc, in this copyright protection technology must be accurate. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by copyright and all rights...Reserved This publication is not responsible for home and other countries. in newer publication editions. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are made periodically. Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies...
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... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85