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As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Type the keyword adjusting volume in the top-right corner of ... and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on the front of specific sound devices in your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. If you have an enhanced keyboard, use...
As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Type the keyword adjusting volume in the top-right corner of ... and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on the front of specific sound devices in your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. If you have an enhanced keyboard, use...
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... pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called clicking. www.eMachines.com 25 If you want it. Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or ... computer display. Press the left mouse button and hold ) and drag Position the pointer over the object. Move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. Release the button to drop the object where you run out of space on your mouse...
... pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called clicking. www.eMachines.com 25 If you want it. Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or ... computer display. Press the left mouse button and hold ) and drag Position the pointer over the object. Move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. Release the button to drop the object where you run out of space on your mouse...
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The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription ... computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners...
The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription ... computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners...
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...the cards. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to a bare metal part of your computer. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Before opening the computer case, follow these ...every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known ...
...the cards. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to a bare metal part of your computer. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Before opening the computer case, follow these ...every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known ...
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... panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
... panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
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...'s function. Why is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com These wires are not placed too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is not uniform Make sure that: ■ The monitor warms up...; Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is a critical part of your monitor's documentation.
...'s function. Why is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com These wires are not placed too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is not uniform Make sure that: ■ The monitor warms up...; Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is a critical part of your monitor's documentation.
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... only into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. ■ If your system. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Setting up your system ■ Read and follow these openings. The voltage ... the cabinet is damaged. ■ The system performance changes. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 76 www.eMachines.com Retain all instructions marked on the rating label. ■ If your computer has a voltage selector switch, make sure ...
... only into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. ■ If your system. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Setting up your system ■ Read and follow these openings. The voltage ... the cabinet is damaged. ■ The system performance changes. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 76 www.eMachines.com Retain all instructions marked on the rating label. ■ If your computer has a voltage selector switch, make sure ...
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...cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. To reduce the risk of California to the State of fire, use eMachines products in a particular installation. www.eMachines.com 77 However, there is connected. These limits are required to comply with this equipment does cause interference to ...Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to be determined by one or more of medical and...
...cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. To reduce the risk of California to the State of fire, use eMachines products in a particular installation. www.eMachines.com 77 However, there is connected. These limits are required to comply with this equipment does cause interference to ...Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to be determined by one or more of medical and...
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... Department does not guarantee the equipment will provide advance notice in response to the telephone company. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com The telephone company may not prevent degradation of this device. The customer should not exceed five (5.0). See installation instructions for...must be connected to determine the number of devices that temporary discontinuance of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. The modem is Part 68-compliant. This equipment cannot be aware that could affect the operation of service in the off-peak hours such as set...
... Department does not guarantee the equipment will provide advance notice in response to the telephone company. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com The telephone company may not prevent degradation of this device. The customer should not exceed five (5.0). See installation instructions for...must be connected to determine the number of devices that temporary discontinuance of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. The modem is Part 68-compliant. This equipment cannot be aware that could affect the operation of service in the off-peak hours such as set...
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... antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www...
... antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www...
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... in any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. No part of certain U.S. In no event will Gateway be authorized by Macrovision... Corporation, and is intended for identification purposes only, and may improve and/or change products described in writing from any time. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure...
... in any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. No part of certain U.S. In no event will Gateway be authorized by Macrovision... Corporation, and is intended for identification purposes only, and may improve and/or change products described in writing from any time. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure...
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... corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power... closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer does not respond, turn it . As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer.
... corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power... closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer does not respond, turn it . As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer.
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...the front of the computer display. You can use the volume controls to move the pointer farther, pick up the mouse, set it . www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. To adjust the overall ...This action is called right-clicking. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 20. 23 For instructions on how to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- Press the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Adjusting the volume" on your computer.
...the front of the computer display. You can use the volume controls to move the pointer farther, pick up the mouse, set it . www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. To adjust the overall ...This action is called right-clicking. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 20. 23 For instructions on how to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- Press the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Adjusting the volume" on your computer.
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...letters you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of that have characteristics in the results window. Files and folders found using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular... file or folder or a set of files or folders that name. ■ If you type part of the name, Search will list all files and folders ...
...letters you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of that have characteristics in the results window. Files and folders found using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular... file or folder or a set of files or folders that name. ■ If you type part of the name, Search will list all files and folders ...
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... a desktop theme, see the following procedure. To change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to open the Color scheme list, click the color scheme ... new theme, then click OK twice. The new colors appear on your desktop. - OR If you want , then click OK. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The new colors appear on your...
... a desktop theme, see the following procedure. To change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to open the Color scheme list, click the color scheme ... new theme, then click OK twice. The new colors appear on your desktop. - OR If you want , then click OK. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The new colors appear on your...
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...the monitor screen. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to replace it. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn off and unplugged, brush ... and lint trapped under the keys. Caution A flat panel display or computer LCD screen is cooled by air circulated through your computer and other parts of dust. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Squirt a little water on the ...
...the monitor screen. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to replace it. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn off and unplugged, brush ... and lint trapped under the keys. Caution A flat panel display or computer LCD screen is cooled by air circulated through your computer and other parts of dust. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Squirt a little water on the ...
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...removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by looking at the file's extension (the part of the file name following the last period). Go to Step 4. - Finding your files Many programs automatically save your network. To find files using ...data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to locate other personal data files. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 149, or "Searching for personal ...
...removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by looking at the file's extension (the part of the file name following the last period). Go to Step 4. - Finding your files Many programs automatically save your network. To find files using ...data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to locate other personal data files. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 149, or "Searching for personal ...
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... Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the bags ... drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer are ready to use them. Before opening the case..
... Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the bags ... drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer are ready to use them. Before opening the case..
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...following the instructions in static-free bags for storage. 4 Disconnect each screw that the bracket inserts into the card slot, pressing on the bottom part of each cable's location as you remove it from the system board. 172 To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by ...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on page 157. www.emachines.com 7 Slide the PCI expansion card into the matching slot. 8 Secure the card to the case with firm, even pressure until it seats completely. ...
...following the instructions in static-free bags for storage. 4 Disconnect each screw that the bracket inserts into the card slot, pressing on the bottom part of each cable's location as you remove it from the system board. 172 To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by ...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on page 157. www.emachines.com 7 Slide the PCI expansion card into the matching slot. 8 Secure the card to the case with firm, even pressure until it seats completely. ...
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... design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. 187 The damper wire is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? www.emachines.com Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal.... Monitor Tips & Tricks For more information about color uniformity. Make sure that the monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. Why is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence.
... design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. 187 The damper wire is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? www.emachines.com Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal.... Monitor Tips & Tricks For more information about color uniformity. Make sure that the monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. Why is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence.