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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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...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 answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Visit the eMachines... Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www...
...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 answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Visit the eMachines... Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www...
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...; Position the computer desk and monitor so you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Do not use your computer in your computer occasionally, and try to ...your line of time. 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 ...
...; Position the computer desk and monitor so you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Do not use your computer in your computer occasionally, and try to ...your line of time. 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 ...
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... computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in the power supply and system board remain ...energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer. If your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the...
... computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in the power supply and system board remain ...energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer. If your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the...
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...part of specific sound devices in your computer. Help and Support For more information about five seconds, then release it on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal ...about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important If your computer does not turn the knob on again. www.eMachines.com 21 Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on...
...part of specific sound devices in your computer. Help and Support For more information about five seconds, then release it on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal ...about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important If your computer does not turn the knob on again. www.eMachines.com 21 Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on...
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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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...to copy, cut, and paste. www.eMachines.com 23 Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. Use these buttons to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. Your keyboard also has status indicators that... show which keyboard feature is turned on. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility...
...to copy, cut, and paste. www.eMachines.com 23 Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. Use these buttons to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. Your keyboard also has status indicators that... show which keyboard feature is turned on. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility...
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... files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to copy tracks from your music CDs ■ Edit music track information ■ Use your music files to build a music... data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Creating CDs or DVDs You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on a single disc. www.eMachines.com 35
... files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to copy tracks from your music CDs ■ Edit music track information ■ Use your music files to build a music... data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Creating CDs or DVDs You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on a single disc. www.eMachines.com 35
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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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Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you put it running smoothly. www.eMachines.com Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation fan. ■ When storing your computer for your computer...■ When transporting your computer away from your computer and keep your computer up-to protect your computer. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you with a tailored selection of updates that are not covered under your computer. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can ...
Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you put it running smoothly. www.eMachines.com Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation fan. ■ When storing your computer for your computer...■ When transporting your computer away from your computer and keep your computer up-to protect your computer. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you with a tailored selection of updates that are not covered under your computer. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can ...
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... the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The amount of memory in your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). The tabs on the sides... of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright ...
... the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The amount of memory in your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). The tabs on the sides... of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright ...
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... additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is connected to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages...
... additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is connected to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages...
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... if that can also call your Control Panel is a common problem that makes a difference. Wiggle the modem cable to connect at a lower connection speed. www.eMachines.com 65 The Control Panel window opens. If your telephone service. These lines do not work correctly.
... if that can also call your Control Panel is a common problem that makes a difference. Wiggle the modem cable to connect at a lower connection speed. www.eMachines.com 65 The Control Panel window opens. If your telephone service. These lines do not work correctly.
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...Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com The problem may be having technical difficulties. The Control Panel window opens. If your ISP for example, someone is on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the... working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with just one program. ■ Review the...
...Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com The problem may be having technical difficulties. The Control Panel window opens. If your ISP for example, someone is on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the... working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with just one program. ■ Review the...
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...did not pass diagnostics. If your Control Panel is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If no data, or if you ... For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. www.eMachines.com 67 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options...
...did not pass diagnostics. If your Control Panel is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If no data, or if you ... For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. www.eMachines.com 67 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options...
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...use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set to is not the default ... , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then... click Help and Support. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want ...Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline: 1 ...
...use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set to is not the default ... , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then... click Help and Support. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want ...Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline: 1 ...
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...problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is...computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have installed it . www.eMachines.com 73 The technician may have you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is connected correctly to the instructions ...
...problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is...computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have installed it . www.eMachines.com 73 The technician may have you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is connected correctly to the instructions ...
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...Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the label on page 13. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. For more how-to questions about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines...hardware or software. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Help and Support For ...
...Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the label on page 13. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. For more how-to questions about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines...hardware or software. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Help and Support For ...
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...product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of it describes at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Gateway may improve and/or change products described...publication editions. and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of eMachines, Inc, in the United States and/or other product names mentioned herein are incorporated in this publication at www.gateway...
...product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of it describes at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Gateway may improve and/or change products described...publication editions. and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of eMachines, Inc, in the United States and/or other product names mentioned herein are incorporated in this publication at www.gateway...
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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