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... use six types of the card slots. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS... (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 ...
... use six types of the card slots. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS... (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 ...
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... has its title. Using Your Computer 3-3 Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in the slot, pull it out. You could lose data. When you turn off the computer.
... has its title. Using Your Computer 3-3 Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in the slot, pull it out. You could lose data. When you turn off the computer.
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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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..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. 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...
..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. 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...
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... 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, or other peripheral device" on page 72. Press this button to turn the power on . Contains ...
... 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, or other peripheral device" on page 72. Press this button to turn the power on . Contains ...
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CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
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... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left Label... from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. You can also use...
... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left Label... from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. You can also use...
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... reader access indicator is your computer to remove the memory card. DVD drive DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. 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 drive for... This...
... reader access indicator is your computer to remove the memory card. DVD drive DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. 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 drive for... This...
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... to open when you activated Hibernate mode. 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the power button. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click ...Help and Support. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the hard drive, then turns your computer ...
... to open when you activated Hibernate mode. 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the power button. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click ...Help and Support. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the hard drive, then turns your computer ...
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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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... the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - 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 your system board. 158 4 If you...
... the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - 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 your system board. 158 4 If you...
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The amount of used batteries following the instructions in the General tab. Dispose of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. Use a battery of the System Properties dialog box in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer ... instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions.
The amount of used batteries following the instructions in the General tab. Dispose of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. Use a battery of the System Properties dialog box in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer ... instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions.
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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 ... card reader's USB cable from your replacement component's front cover may vary from the system board. 162 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. Important The color and shape of the...
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 ... card reader's USB cable from your replacement component's front cover may vary from the system board. 162 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. Important The color and shape of the...
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..., gently tightening diagonal screws (screw in one screw is located near the center of the system board. 14 Lift the system board away from the memory slots and place it in a static-free bag for storage. Three screws are aligned top-to-bottom on the left side of the system board... sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of the case), then lift it . CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the case by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink...
..., gently tightening diagonal screws (screw in one screw is located near the center of the system board. 14 Lift the system board away from the memory slots and place it in a static-free bag for storage. Three screws are aligned top-to-bottom on the left side of the system board... sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of the case), then lift it . CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the case by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink...
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... DVDs" on your computer restarts. You may be able to play these CDs on page 73. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ... software. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Audio See "Sound" on page 189. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver.
... DVDs" on your computer restarts. You may be able to play these CDs on page 73. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ... software. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Audio See "Sound" on page 189. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver.
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...waiting, call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your modem does not ...dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is set correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the...
...waiting, call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your modem does not ...dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is set correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the...
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...the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that you want to add additional memory to press so the printer can start printing. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer...you want to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Press the button to use....
...the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that you want to add additional memory to press so the printer can start printing. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer...you want to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Press the button to use....
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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...