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... the computer. Use a damp cloth for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the AC power outlet. CAUTION for cleaning. Information for accessibility Be sure that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for future reference. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning...
... the computer. Use a damp cloth for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the AC power outlet. CAUTION for cleaning. Information for accessibility Be sure that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for future reference. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it . After we receive your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will give you access...
... this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it . After we receive your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will give you access...
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... recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Press this button to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This...
... recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Press this button to turn the power on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This...
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... at the factory. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this jack. The switch is set to...
... at the factory. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this jack. The switch is set to...
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... speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Enables fast external disk access...
... speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Enables fast external disk access...
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... may need to start your screen depends on the World Wide Web. Type connecting to your Internet account, you requested. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the method you use to connect...
... may need to start your screen depends on the World Wide Web. Type connecting to your Internet account, you requested. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the method you use to connect...
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... electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to build computer networks in offices around the world and can be used in the home. This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to...
... electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to build computer networks in offices around the world and can be used in the home. This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to...
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... have Ethernet already installed. Before you begin setting up your network, you have not already done so. 17 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you should contact your current setup. If the connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need for instructions on your computer Setting up a network. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch...
... have Ethernet already installed. Before you begin setting up your network, you have not already done so. 17 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you should contact your current setup. If the connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need for instructions on your computer Setting up a network. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch...
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... are setting up a wired network, make sure that you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. We recommend you have connected the network cabling. For instructions, see your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 This is a language computers use the TCP/IP protocol on the network a unique...
... are setting up a wired network, make sure that you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. We recommend you have connected the network cabling. For instructions, see your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 This is a language computers use the TCP/IP protocol on the network a unique...
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... can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. To add a printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer...
... can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. To add a printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer...
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... modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the connections have...
... modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the connections have...
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... modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Handshaking is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should...
... modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Handshaking is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should...
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... computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the disc drive. • If you are enabled. 39 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may be read by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris...
... computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the disc drive. • If you are enabled. 39 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may be read by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris...
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... add additional memory to the printer. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not set to work...
... add additional memory to the printer. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not set to work...
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... technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on page 45. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. If only one or two items of recovery discs...
... technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on page 45. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. If only one or two items of recovery discs...
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You can reinstall using either your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition...
You can reinstall using either your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition...
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... start from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. The boot menu is where you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on -screen...
... start from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. The boot menu is where you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on -screen...
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To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even...
To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even...
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... dialing. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Depending on the drive. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. There is located on configurations, this...
... dialing. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Depending on the drive. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. There is located on configurations, this...