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... 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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
... 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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
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... to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). 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 ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon...
... to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). 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 ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon...
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..., or other peripheral device" on page 72. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your model and serial number. 9 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 page 13. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into one...
..., or other peripheral device" on page 72. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your model and serial number. 9 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 page 13. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into one...
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..., keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your computer. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a broadband Internet connection) into these screws before opening the case. Plug a modem cable into this jack. on your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial...
..., keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your computer. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a broadband Internet connection) into these screws before opening the case. Plug a modem cable into this jack. on your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial...
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... code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in offices around the world and can also be used to Networking An Ethernet network...
... code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in offices around the world and can also be used to Networking An Ethernet network...
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... of Ethernet you are using your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Important Broadband Internet settings will be activated. If one is listed. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Control Panel window opens. To...
... of Ethernet you are using your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Important Broadband Internet settings will be activated. If one is listed. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Control Panel window opens. To...
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... For the location of the VGA port on your computer. 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 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 the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer...
... For the location of the VGA port on your computer. 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 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 the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer...
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... and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on the remote control. Important TV programs that you need permission from the copyright owner. Creating a video DVD with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. We recommend that have Windows XP with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media...
... and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on the remote control. Important TV programs that you need permission from the copyright owner. Creating a video DVD with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. We recommend that have Windows XP with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media...
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... full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. The message may help . 176 If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines Warning...
... full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. The message may help . 176 If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines Warning...
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... hard drive. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you may be lost when you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is full, copy any files not regularly used to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - Type the keyword file management...
... hard drive. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you may be lost when you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is full, copy any files not regularly used to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - Type the keyword file management...
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... keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on your computer People are unable to loosen a key that a key is having technical difficulties. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using...
... keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on your computer People are unable to loosen a key that a key is having technical difficulties. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using...
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.... Contact your computer. Make sure that the modem cable is set correctly. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or...
.... Contact your computer. Make sure that the modem cable is set correctly. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or...
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... or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the Display Properties dialog box. For more light to your monitor's documentation. Make sure that the monitor warms up from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal...
... or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the Display Properties dialog box. For more light to your monitor's documentation. Make sure that the monitor warms up from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on . ■ Make sure that the optical sensor is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 108. Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
... Start, then click Help and Support. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on . ■ Make sure that the optical sensor is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 108. Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
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... is in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that you want to print to press after adding paper. 190 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark...
... is in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that you want to print to press after adding paper. 190 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark...
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... you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you use a surge protector, make sure that it . Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear...
... you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you use a surge protector, make sure that it . Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear...
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... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 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...
... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 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...
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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...