User Guide
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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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... Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. This jack is turned on page 30. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on . For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. The button lights when...
... Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. This jack is turned on page 30. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on . For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. The button lights when...
User Guide
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... safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see...
... safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see...
User Guide
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.... - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your browser, then reconnect and open on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your ISP technical support...
.... - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your browser, then reconnect and open on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your ISP technical support...
User Guide
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... cable is failing. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Contact your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet...
... cable is failing. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Contact your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet...
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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 want to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall...
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 want to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall...
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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...
User Guide
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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...
User Guide
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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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...-coded lime green. If your computer. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a broadband Internet connection) into these screws before opening the case. Plug...
...-coded lime green. If your computer. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a broadband Internet connection) into these screws before opening the case. Plug...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... not working correctly. The Control Panel window opens. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is already installed on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using...
... not working correctly. The Control Panel window opens. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is already installed on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using...
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Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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 site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any...
Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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 site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your computer is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com...
... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your computer is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com...
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... another drive. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Using Disk Cleanup" on page 144. If you see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the hard drive is plugged...
... another drive. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Using Disk Cleanup" on page 144. If you see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the hard drive is plugged...
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... which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in correctly. Clean the keyboard and turn off your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that...
... which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in correctly. Clean the keyboard and turn off your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that...
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... is set correctly. Make sure that the modem cable is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Type...
... is set correctly. Make sure that the modem cable is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Type...
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... plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 108. Contact your network have lights that your Ethernet cable is unique. Help and Support For more information, see the documentation that came with a clean, damp cloth. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on . Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines...
... plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 108. Contact your network have lights that your Ethernet cable is unique. Help and Support For more information, see the documentation that came with a clean, damp cloth. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on . Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines...
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... memory to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is out of the printer you may need to use. You see a "Printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
... memory to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is out of the printer you may need to use. You see a "Printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
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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...
