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... bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
... bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
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www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 Moving from your old computer 70 Transferring files and settings automatically 70 Transferring files and ... Troubleshooting 73 Safety guidelines 74 First steps 74 Troubleshooting 75 Add-in cards 75 Audio 75 CD or DVD drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL...
www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 Moving from your old computer 70 Transferring files and settings automatically 70 Transferring files and ... Troubleshooting 73 Safety guidelines 74 First steps 74 Troubleshooting 75 Add-in cards 75 Audio 75 CD or DVD drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL...
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... your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your computer's label. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. The Support page also...
... your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your computer's label. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. The Support page also...
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For more information about playing HD-DVDs, see your online User Guide. HD-DVDs can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. For more information, see your online User Guide. For more information about ... User Guide. You can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of high-definition video. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can store much more data than a DVD. Playing an HD...
For more information about playing HD-DVDs, see your online User Guide. HD-DVDs can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. For more information, see your online User Guide. For more information about ... User Guide. You can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of high-definition video. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can store much more data than a DVD. Playing an HD...
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Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
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To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown. www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47
To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown. www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47
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... captive thumbscrew that secure the hard drive to be removed.) Hard drive cage thumbscrew 4 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 5 If you removed previously or screws provided with your new drive. 48 Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to the computer. (This...
... captive thumbscrew that secure the hard drive to be removed.) Hard drive cage thumbscrew 4 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 5 If you removed previously or screws provided with your new drive. 48 Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to the computer. (This...
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www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 For more .... 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. To avoid...
www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 For more .... 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. To avoid...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
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...dirty work environments. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put it . When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never ...turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not covered by your computer for you put any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme...
...dirty work environments. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put it . When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never ...turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not covered by your computer for you put any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme...
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...the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information... about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue...
...the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information... about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. Drive space information appears. 64
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. Drive space information appears. 64
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... keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 Type disk cleanup in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. www.emachines.com Deleting ...unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. To delete unnecessary...
... keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 Type disk cleanup in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. www.emachines.com Deleting ...unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. To delete unnecessary...
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... If you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. If you use Error-checking if you use them. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. This process may be ...you want to check for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on...
... If you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. If you use Error-checking if you use them. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. This process may be ...you want to check for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on...
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www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. This process slows the hard drive performance. While Disk Defragmenter is normal. In order for your computer to a network, log off before starting the process when you will not need the computer for the pieces of the drive being defragmented), consider ...together. This is called fragmentation, and it to complete (depending on the hard drive. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces...
www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. This process slows the hard drive performance. While Disk Defragmenter is normal. In order for your computer to a network, log off before starting the process when you will not need the computer for the pieces of the drive being defragmented), consider ...together. This is called fragmentation, and it to complete (depending on the hard drive. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces...
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... up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. Backing up files Backing up . Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. To back up...
... up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. Backing up files Backing up . Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. To back up...
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... manually You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 While using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on the computers...
... manually You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 While using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on the computers...
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... the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 34. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power...
... the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 34. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power...
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...a "Data error" message • This may need to reinstall the operating system. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. See "Recovering your computer has been subjected to static electricity... the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on the hard drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 66. Help For more information about file management, click Start...
...a "Data error" message • This may need to reinstall the operating system. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. See "Recovering your computer has been subjected to static electricity... the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on the hard drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 66. Help For more information about file management, click Start...