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Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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
Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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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DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on . Turns on page 31. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on page 30. Plug a microphone into... the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports ...
...an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on . Turns on page 31. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on page 30. Plug a microphone into... the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports ...
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Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer. Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your computer to copy ... of music, or several gigabytes of data can use the CD or DVD burning program on a single disc. www.eMachines.com 35 You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more.
Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer. Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your computer to copy ... of music, or several gigabytes of data can use the CD or DVD burning program on a single disc. www.eMachines.com 35 You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more.
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... Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to -date. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update... Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. www.eMachines.com To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to choose updates for your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and ...
... Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to -date. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update... Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. www.eMachines.com To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to choose updates for your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and ...
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...that were included with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com Restoring your system All programs that were preinstalled on your computer are included in a circle, using a product made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs ...that you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on restore discs that came with your computer to the original configuration, ...
...that were included with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com Restoring your system All programs that were preinstalled on your computer are included in a circle, using a product made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs ...that you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on restore discs that came with your computer to the original configuration, ...
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... or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the...
... or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the...
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.... Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Hard drive Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from...Recycle Bin. ■ Save your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. www.eMachines.com 61 Caution All deleted files will be lost when you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly ...
.... Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Hard drive Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from...Recycle Bin. ■ Save your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. www.eMachines.com 61 Caution All deleted files will be lost when you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly ...
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...finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 ...I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
...finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 ...I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip...
... telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing...10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122...and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140 ...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing...10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122...and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140 ...
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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 for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147...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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 ...
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 for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147...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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 ...
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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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... to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending 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...
... to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending 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...
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... and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in... folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as CD or DVD drives. Clicking the close button closes the active ...
... and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in... folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as CD or DVD drives. Clicking the close button closes the active ...
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...contain files and other folders. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your computer. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on page 39. 30 If you keep on your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. ...Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you do not see the contents of a drive after you double-click its icon,...
...contain files and other folders. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your computer. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on page 39. 30 If you keep on your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. ...Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you do not see the contents of a drive after you double-click its icon,...
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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. ■ ... name, Search will list all files and folders of that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of the file and folder names containing the letters you type part...
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. ■ ... name, Search will list all files and folders of that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of the file and folder names containing the letters you type part...
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...drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines....com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you share a drive, the entire contents of that folder will be...
...drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines....com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you share a drive, the entire contents of that folder will be...
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... open with a list of CD players, click Windows Media Player. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. The Windows Media Player opens. - OR - For more information on the differences between the two types of CD players...Media Player. If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and MP3 files end in the file...
... open with a list of CD players, click Windows Media Player. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. The Windows Media Player opens. - OR - For more information on the differences between the two types of CD players...Media Player. If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and MP3 files end in the file...
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... Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. You can add music tracks to your hard drive as it is recorded. Use Windows Media Player to build a music library. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the...
... Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. You can add music tracks to your hard drive as it is recorded. Use Windows Media Player to build a music library. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the...