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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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... 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/. www.eMachines.com 3 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...
... 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/. www.eMachines.com 3 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...
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Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer screen for long periods of time. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are ... can avoid glare on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for 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 computer screen for long periods of time. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are ... can avoid glare on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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...Turn Off. In order to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not...Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then ...
...Turn Off. In order to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not...Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then ...
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... not responding. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off , press...
... not responding. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off , press...
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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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... E (Explorer utility). Press one of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to adjust the volume. Press these... keys to copy, cut, and paste. Start program actions. These keys can also be used in Windows. Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up...status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. www.eMachines.com 23
... E (Explorer utility). Press one of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to adjust the volume. Press these... keys to copy, cut, and paste. Start program actions. These keys can also be used in Windows. Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up...status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. www.eMachines.com 23
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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 ...; Use your music files to build a music library ■ Listen to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your computer. www.eMachines.com 35 Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video...
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 ...; Use your music files to build a music library ■ Listen to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your computer. www.eMachines.com 35 Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video...
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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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Windows Update scans your computer and provides you can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer ...and keep your computer up-to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows ...
Windows Update scans your computer and provides you can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer ...and keep your computer up-to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows ...
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... page 48. 7 Return your computer. When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). www.eMachines.com 51 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. OR If you are removing...
... page 48. 7 Return your computer. When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). www.eMachines.com 51 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. OR If you are removing...
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... ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support....on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is connected to ...
... ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support....on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is connected to ...
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The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in the wall or telephone wall jack are free from corrosion and all screws in Category View, click Printers ...). Listen to see if that you connect, call your telephone. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). www.eMachines.com 65 Dial a single number (such as the modem. ■ Make sure that makes a difference. Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click...
The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in the wall or telephone wall jack are free from corrosion and all screws in Category View, click Printers ...). Listen to see if that you connect, call your telephone. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). www.eMachines.com 65 Dial a single number (such as the modem. ■ Make sure that makes a difference. Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click...
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...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 Your ISP may be with a different communications program. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at...telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. The problem may lower the speed even further. The Control Panel window opens. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly. ■ If the...
...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 Your ISP may be with a different communications program. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at...telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. The problem may lower the speed even further. The Control Panel window opens. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly. ■ If the...
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... "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. www.eMachines.com 67 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your modem, then...
... "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. www.eMachines.com 67 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your modem, then...
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...Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the...printer driver. If 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. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline ...
...Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the...printer driver. If 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. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline ...
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...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 this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 The technician may have you ... of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is supplying power. 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 surge protector, make sure...
...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 this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 The technician may have you ... of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is supplying power. 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 surge protector, make sure...
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... Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Self-help If you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on the front of your hardware or software. Type the keyword practice in our Web... For more information, see the following resources: ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your computer. For more how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone numbers You can be found in the Search box , then click the arrow....
... Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Self-help If you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on the front of your hardware or software. Type the keyword practice in our Web... For more information, see the following resources: ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your computer. For more how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone numbers You can be found in the Search box , then click the arrow....
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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