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... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16...keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory...
... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16...keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory...
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... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
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... see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Turns on when the hard drive is turned on page 28. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on... page 30. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. This jack is color-coded red or pink. ...
... see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Turns on when the hard drive is turned on page 28. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on... page 30. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. This jack is color-coded red or pink. ...
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..." on page 72. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. CD or... protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read...
..." on page 72. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. CD or... protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read...
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...the CMOS battery is electrically grounded to provide some protection against personal injury and damage to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you use this cord will fit only into an...products are provided for your system is fitted with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the safety instructions marked on the system board. The plug on the system... Do not use an extension cord with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 76 www.eMachines.com Warning Always follow all safety and operating instructions for safety of any kind ...
...the CMOS battery is electrically grounded to provide some protection against personal injury and damage to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you use this cord will fit only into an...products are provided for your system is fitted with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the safety instructions marked on the system board. The plug on the system... Do not use an extension cord with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 76 www.eMachines.com Warning Always follow all safety and operating instructions for safety of any kind ...
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On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment, users ...service in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. See installation instructions for information. In most areas, the sum of RENs should be extended by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company....for any person to comply with Part 68 of the Code of Industry Canada. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com
On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment, users ...service in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. See installation instructions for information. In most areas, the sum of RENs should be extended by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company....for any person to comply with Part 68 of the Code of Industry Canada. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com
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... 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... 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
... 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... 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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... 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13...24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound ... programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13...24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound ... programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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password 70 PDA memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB ...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...shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
password 70 PDA memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB ...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...shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Sending e-mail 46 Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Sending e-mail 46 Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up your cover page template 68 Faxing from programs 68 Faxing a scanned document 69 Receiving... a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up your cover page template 68 Faxing from programs 68 Faxing a scanned document 69 Receiving... a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space...Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 147 Transferring files 148 Transferring Internet settings 149 Installing your old printer or scanner 150 Installing your old programs 151 Chapter 13: Adding and Replacing Components 153 Preventing static electricity discharge... the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 ...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space...Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 147 Transferring files 148 Transferring Internet settings 149 Installing your old printer or scanner 150 Installing your old programs 151 Chapter 13: Adding and Replacing Components 153 Preventing static electricity discharge... the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 ...
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... files onto recordable discs (depending on page 13. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional...
... files onto recordable discs (depending on page 13. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional...
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... button to turn the power on page 13. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular ... Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains information about how to access eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE...
... button to turn the power on page 13. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular ... Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains information about how to access eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE...
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... service provider. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The System Properties dialog box...System. Important Broadband Internet settings will differ from ISP to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. Before you must give each computer on installing cards in your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. For information on the network ...
... service provider. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The System Properties dialog box...System. Important Broadband Internet settings will differ from ISP to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. Before you must give each computer on installing cards in your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. For information on the network ...
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... 2 To access a file on the front of the drive for the memory card reader access indicator to DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. 73 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data...time. Identifying drive types Your computer may contain one memory card in the taskbar to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following logos: If your ...
... 2 To access a file on the front of the drive for the memory card reader access indicator to DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. 73 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data...time. Identifying drive types Your computer may contain one memory card in the taskbar to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following logos: If your ...
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...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 empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The Display Properties ... 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples...
...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 empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The Display Properties ... 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples...
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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..."Power" on page 142. ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your add-in card. To identify your drive type, see the documentation that came with your computer restarts. Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure... that the disc label is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the ...
..."Power" on page 142. ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your add-in card. To identify your drive type, see the documentation that came with your computer restarts. Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure... that the disc label is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the ...
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....emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 configuring Fax 65 installing ... 1394 port 9, 11, 13, 90 indicators Caps Lock 21 hard drive 8 Num Lock 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, ...
....emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 configuring Fax 65 installing ... 1394 port 9, 11, 13, 90 indicators Caps Lock 21 hard drive 8 Num Lock 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, ...