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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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... eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to turn the power on page 31. Plug a microphone into this jack. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode...
... eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to turn the power on page 31. Plug a microphone into this jack. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode...
User Guide
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... . Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing 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 hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on...
... . Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing 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 hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on...
User Guide
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... Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your...
... Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your...
User Guide
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... set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error...
... set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error...
User Guide
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... Control Panel window opens. 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. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start...
... Control Panel window opens. 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. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start...
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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...
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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...
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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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... before opening the case. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your...
... before opening the case. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your...
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... Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. The Control Panel window opens. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you should contact your ISP for setting up your Control Panel...
... Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. The Control Panel window opens. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you should contact your ISP for setting up your Control Panel...
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... actual screens on . To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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...
... actual screens on . To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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...
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... information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message...
... information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message...
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... cannot connect to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is set up modem" on page 12 or your files to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
... cannot connect to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is set up modem" on page 12 or your files to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
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... the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of air with your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged...
... the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of air with your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged...
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... "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Memory card reader...
... "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Memory card reader...
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... are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to your home, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 49. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot see your monitor documentation) or turn...
... are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to your home, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 49. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot see your monitor documentation) or turn...
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... the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your computer. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Make sure...
... the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your computer. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Make sure...
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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...