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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 ... 69 Canceling 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...
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 ... 69 Canceling 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...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing 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 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing 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 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power...
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Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
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..., or recordable DVD drive. Turns on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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...
..., or recordable DVD drive. Turns on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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...
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... front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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 telephone...
... front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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 telephone...
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...emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. Memory card types Activity indicator Memory card reader slots The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory...example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can...
...emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. Memory card types Activity indicator Memory card reader slots The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory...example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can...
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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 drive types. Using the CD or DVD drive To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in the previous table. 2 To access a ...... This is blinking. DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for one or more of the following logos: If your drive has this logo... You could lose data. Also, remove ...
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 drive types. Using the CD or DVD drive To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in the previous table. 2 To access a ...... This is blinking. DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for one or more of the following logos: If your drive has this logo... You could lose data. Also, remove ...
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Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then... click the power setting mode you assign different power saving modes to the power button. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power...
Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then... click the power setting mode you assign different power saving modes to the power button. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power...
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... The tabs on your computer on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel ...or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on the sides of the memory module bank should snap in ...
... The tabs on your computer on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel ...or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on the sides of the memory module bank should snap in ...
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... of the socket. 159 Replacing the system battery Warning There is a danger of explosion if the battery is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. You will need to its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. The battery pops out of the... Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer...
... of the socket. 159 Replacing the system battery Warning There is a danger of explosion if the battery is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. You will need to its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. The battery pops out of the... Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer...
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... reader in the cables to allow you to the system board. Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your original component. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the...'s front cover may vary from the system board. 162 There should be enough slack in the drive bay. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive.
... reader in the cables to allow you to the system board. Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your original component. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the...'s front cover may vary from the system board. 162 There should be enough slack in the drive bay. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive.
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... unpack the heat sink so you removed previously. 18 Attach all cables to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it out and away from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the case. Three screws are...
... unpack the heat sink so you removed previously. 18 Attach all cables to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it out and away from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the case. Three screws are...
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...Restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you are trying ... software. Battery See "Power" on page 191. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. 177 www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Audio See "Sound" on page 189.
...Restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you are trying ... software. Battery See "Power" on page 191. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. 177 www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Audio See "Sound" on page 189.
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... that the modem cable is set correctly. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. Your... properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough...
... that the modem cable is set correctly. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. Your... properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough...
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... documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon....printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you want to the printer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Press the button...
... documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon....printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at one time, you want to the printer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Press the button...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...
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Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer ... 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer ... 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
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www.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 ... 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, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...
www.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 ... 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, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...
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Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional ...SecurityCenter 121, 122 scanning for viruses 123 updating definitions 124 Media Player 83 memory adding 158 installing 158 replacing 158 troubleshooting 184 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 72 replacing 162 using 72 menu bar 29 messages checking ... objects 23 settings from old computer 147 MP3 file creating 88 editing track information 90 playing 83 MP3 player memory cards 72 MPEG file playing 83 multimedia adjusting volume 23, 81 playing audio CD 84 playing DVD 84, 86...
Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional ...SecurityCenter 121, 122 scanning for viruses 123 updating definitions 124 Media Player 83 memory adding 158 installing 158 replacing 158 troubleshooting 184 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 72 replacing 162 using 72 menu bar 29 messages checking ... objects 23 settings from old computer 147 MP3 file creating 88 editing track information 90 playing 83 MP3 player memory cards 72 MPEG file playing 83 multimedia adjusting volume 23, 81 playing audio CD 84 playing DVD 84, 86...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 ... Pad Lock indicator 21 parallel port 10 password 189 pasting files and folders 31, 39 text and 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... 75, 113 screen resolution 75 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 105 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 8 identifying 73 locating drive 8 troubleshooting 177 recording audio file 87, 105 CD tracks 88, ...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 ... Pad Lock indicator 21 parallel port 10 password 189 pasting files and folders 31, 39 text and 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... 75, 113 screen resolution 75 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 105 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 8 identifying 73 locating drive 8 troubleshooting 177 recording audio file 87, 105 CD tracks 88, ...
