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...; Slots and openings are provided for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the AC power outlet...
...; Slots and openings are provided for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the AC power outlet...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you immediately register it is to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to Register During the initial startup of computer. Product Registration When using your country and follow the simple instructions. Choose your computer for...
... than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you immediately register it is to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to Register During the initial startup of computer. Product Registration When using your country and follow the simple instructions. Choose your computer for...
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... turn the power on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into these ports. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports...
... turn the power on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into these ports. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports...
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... set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your area. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Make sure that this port. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector...
... set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your area. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Make sure that this port. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector...
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... sound on your computer (Default). Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug...
... sound on your computer (Default). Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug...
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... an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. For information on setting up...
... local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. For information on setting up...
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... using your current setup. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. Before you have Ethernet already installed. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to automatically configure network...
... using your current setup. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. Before you have Ethernet already installed. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to automatically configure network...
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... set up your Web browser. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your router's documentation. For instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each other. Testing your network Now that your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Make sure that you have connected the network cabling. This is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Configuring...
... set up your Web browser. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your router's documentation. For instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each other. Testing your network Now that your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Make sure that you have connected the network cabling. This is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Configuring...
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... your network. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server...
... your network. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server...
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... Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your modem. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable...
... Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your modem. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable...
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... connect. Monitor The screen resolution is in the Search box, then press ENTER. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on your setup poster to the center position. 37 Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start...
... connect. Monitor The screen resolution is in the Search box, then press ENTER. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on your setup poster to the center position. 37 Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start...
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... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 Contact your company network Every network is clean and free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility...
... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 Contact your company network Every network is clean and free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility...
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... you have selected it is connected to press after adding paper. 42 You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your computer...
... you have selected it is connected to press after adding paper. 42 You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your computer...
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... "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these discs later for...
... "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these discs later for...
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... recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems...
... recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems...
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... erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all...
... erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all...
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...optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting... monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your monitor. For cleaning instructions, refer to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers ...
...optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting... monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your monitor. For cleaning instructions, refer to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers ...
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... The CD or DVD drive used with such devices. 56 There is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that...
... The CD or DVD drive used with such devices. 56 There is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that...