User Guide
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.... Captures the screen display on the clipboard. When used with Alt key, this key captures active window. Controls scrolling in normal mode and one space, deleting the character to enter alternate character codes or functions. Suspends the current operation. The numeric/symbol keys on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Works with Ctrl). Changes the function of the cursor. Displays the short menu for the selected location. Moves the...
.... Captures the screen display on the clipboard. When used with Alt key, this key captures active window. Controls scrolling in normal mode and one space, deleting the character to enter alternate character codes or functions. Suspends the current operation. The numeric/symbol keys on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Works with Ctrl). Changes the function of the cursor. Displays the short menu for the selected location. Moves the...
User Guide
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... this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. NOTE The drivers for installation, use it to restart your computer, follow the displayed messages. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. All data in the Device Manager window if there is ) in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your computer. After the restoration process is the executable file for your optical drive and...
... this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. NOTE The drivers for installation, use it to restart your computer, follow the displayed messages. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. All data in the Device Manager window if there is ) in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your computer. After the restoration process is the executable file for your optical drive and...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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...see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. 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) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. This drive may vary from the illustration below. CHAPTER 2: Getting to audio CDs, install games...
...see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. 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) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. This drive may vary from the illustration below. CHAPTER 2: Getting to audio CDs, install games...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... page 72. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 13. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains information about how to access eMachines Customer Care. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone...
... page 72. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 13. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains information about how to access eMachines Customer Care. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... color-coded blue. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Connecting the...
... color-coded blue. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Connecting the...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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The Ethernet device installed in your broadband connection is working , contact your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your network, you begin setting up a network. If the connection is not working correctly. If your Internet service provider. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you have Ethernet already installed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you...
The Ethernet device installed in your broadband connection is working , contact your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your network, you begin setting up a network. If the connection is not working correctly. If your Internet service provider. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you have Ethernet already installed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... Properties. 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 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...
... Properties. 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 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...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... that you need permission from the copyright owner. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on a CD or DVD, you do not use your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
... that you need permission from the copyright owner. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on a CD or DVD, you do not use your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
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... Search box, then click the arrow. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 the AC power adapter is turned on page 154.
... Search box, then click the arrow. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 the AC power adapter is turned on page 154.
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... or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. OR - For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on...
... or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. OR - For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on...
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... the keyboard If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of air with your Internet service provider (ISP) is not stuck. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support...
... the keyboard If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of air with your Internet service provider (ISP) is not stuck. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... service. Contact your computer is connected to the Media Center computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Make...
... service. Contact your computer is connected to the Media Center computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Make...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are not using your modem. ■ Check for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with your telephone. If your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on...
... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are not using your modem. ■ Check for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with your telephone. If your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See your "Connecting the dial-up modem" on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines...
... turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See your "Connecting the dial-up modem" on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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...-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. Why is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to the video port on...
...-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. Why is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to the video port on...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is unique. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your computer. Make sure that all computers are working to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss...
... extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is unique. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your computer. Make sure that all computers are working to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss...
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... Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is out of the printer you want to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is not set to work offline. Many printers have selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens...
... Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is out of the printer you want to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is not set to work offline. Many printers have selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
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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...