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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
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Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, ... preset at 60 Hz. This jack is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack so you can record sound on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. Plug the power cord into these screws before opening the case...
Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, ... preset at 60 Hz. This jack is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack so you can record sound on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. Plug the power cord into these screws before opening the case...
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To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on again. If you have an enhanced ... the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it on page 22. www.eMachines.com 21 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. The...
To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on again. If you have an enhanced ... the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it on page 22. www.eMachines.com 21 To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. The...
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Audio See "Sound" on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.eMachines.com 57 You may be able to play these CDs on page 72. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by ...
Audio See "Sound" on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.eMachines.com 57 You may be able to play these CDs on page 72. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by ...
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...on page 21. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com Your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio... code and your DVD drive's regional code may not be read by your computer's delivery address. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the...
...on page 21. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com Your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio... code and your DVD drive's regional code may not be read by your computer's delivery address. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the...
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...cable to the same telephone line as 1). If you are not using your modem. ■ Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Do not connect these devices to see if that all screws in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Disconnect any answering machine...levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone service. The telephone line may be too noisy. www.eMachines.com 65 The Control Panel window opens. Line noise is on this line, call your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other...
...cable to the same telephone line as 1). If you are not using your modem. ■ Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Do not connect these devices to see if that all screws in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Disconnect any answering machine...levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone service. The telephone line may be too noisy. www.eMachines.com 65 The Control Panel window opens. Line noise is on this line, call your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other...
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...close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem ... opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Handshaking is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK...
...close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem ... opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Handshaking is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK...
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... memory. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is out of paper...
... memory. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is out of paper...
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... 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 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23 O online help 3, 5 opening computer case...
... 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 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23 O online help 3, 5 opening computer case...
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... 11 setting up safety precautions 76 shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
... 11 setting up safety precautions 76 shortcut menus accessing 25 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 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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...device (such as a digital camcorder) into one end of the modem cable into the modem jack of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line ...your computer. If your communications program. 11 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. Plug a microphone into this jack. Remove these ports. on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on page 13....
...device (such as a digital camcorder) into one end of the modem cable into the modem jack of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line ...your computer. If your communications program. 11 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. Plug a microphone into this jack. Remove these ports. on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on page 13....
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... and installation instructions. See the device documentation for your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 8. The Control Panel window opens. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, ... usually recognize such a device whenever you can be a stereo-in the Search box, then click the arrow. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- After doing this, ...
... and installation instructions. See the device documentation for your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 8. The Control Panel window opens. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, ... usually recognize such a device whenever you can be a stereo-in the Search box, then click the arrow. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- After doing this, ...
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... action is called right-clicking. click (hold it down in your mouse pad and need to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the middle of the computer display. Release the button to drop the object where you run out of the speakers. -OR- Do this... press and release the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Using the keyboard" on page 141. This action is called double-clicking. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... If you want it down . click click, click click Position the pointer over the object.
... action is called right-clicking. click (hold it down in your mouse pad and need to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the middle of the computer display. Release the button to drop the object where you run out of the speakers. -OR- Do this... press and release the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Using the keyboard" on page 141. This action is called double-clicking. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... If you want it down . click click, click click Position the pointer over the object.
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.../Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. 76 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks. DVD playback... to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Control Panel window opens. If your display on a television screen using a standard RCA or S-Video cable. Use ...
.../Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. 76 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks. DVD playback... to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Control Panel window opens. If your display on a television screen using a standard RCA or S-Video cable. Use ...
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... the Volume tab. 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help... and Support. www.emachines.com Using multimedia Using multimedia Adjusting the volume You can use the Windows volume controls to select the Mute check box, then click OK. ...
... the Volume tab. 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help... and Support. www.emachines.com Using multimedia Using multimedia Adjusting the volume You can use the Windows volume controls to select the Mute check box, then click OK. ...
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...Click the file you record and play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. The Sound Recorder opens. WAV is a simple Windows program that lets you...AVI, and MPEG formats. To play WAV files. www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click...
...Click the file you record and play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. The Sound Recorder opens. WAV is a simple Windows program that lets you...AVI, and MPEG formats. To play WAV files. www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click...
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... Player. Windows Media Player opens. - Windows Media Player opens. If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on or headphones are turned on page 81. 85 www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc...
... Player. Windows Media Player opens. - Windows Media Player opens. If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on or headphones are turned on page 81. 85 www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc...
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...), then speak into one of the Microphone jacks on page 83. For the location of audio files for your Windows system sounds. Recording WAV audio files Sound recorder is the most common audio file format used for your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. The recording... is saved. 87 www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You...
...), then speak into one of the Microphone jacks on page 83. For the location of audio files for your Windows system sounds. Recording WAV audio files Sound recorder is the most common audio file format used for your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. The recording... is saved. 87 www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You...
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www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features Advanced multimedia software features Recording audio... 4 When you want to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play an audio recording in Sound Recorder: 1 Open the Sound Recorder. 2 Click File, then click Open. Rewind Play Record Fast Forward Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into one... make an audio recording by clicking (stop ). 5 Click File, then click Save As. The Sound Recorder opens. For the location of the Microphone jacks on page 10. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then ...
www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features Advanced multimedia software features Recording audio... 4 When you want to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play an audio recording in Sound Recorder: 1 Open the Sound Recorder. 2 Click File, then click Open. Rewind Play Record Fast Forward Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into one... make an audio recording by clicking (stop ). 5 Click File, then click Save As. The Sound Recorder opens. For the location of the Microphone jacks on page 10. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then ...