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... Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front 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...
... Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front 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...
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..., easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary...
..., easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary...
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... configure the power button to turn the power on or off. 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. Plug a microphone into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on . The power indicator lights...
... configure the power button to turn the power on or off. 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. Plug a microphone into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on . The power indicator lights...
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... the utility. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in the menus and submenus, then exit from Step 2. Caution Any custom BIOS settings you have made will return to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in "Replacing the side panel" on its side. All settings will be lost when you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables...
... the utility. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in the menus and submenus, then exit from Step 2. Caution Any custom BIOS settings you have made will return to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in "Replacing the side panel" on its side. All settings will be lost when you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables...
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... box, then press ENTER. 74 Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your computer is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in a program...
... box, then press ENTER. 74 Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your computer is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in a program...
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The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to inspect your online User Guide. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Reboot your computer, and your computer. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in...
The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to inspect your online User Guide. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Reboot your computer, and your computer. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in...
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... a different mouse pad. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Passwords Your...
... a different mouse pad. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to a broadband modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Passwords Your...
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... Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter...
... Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter...
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If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95...
If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95...
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... your hard drive. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your computer. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. Important Before your hard drive is complete window opens...
... your hard drive. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your computer. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. Important Before your hard drive is complete window opens...
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...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
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... power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 122 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 92 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 parallel port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery...
... power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 122 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 92 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 parallel port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery...
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... Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user...
... Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user...
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... Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. The network is located on. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that...
... Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. The network is located on. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that...
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... specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable. For a crossover cable, the wires on both ends of cable you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with eight pins) on each connector are using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on installing the card and any network computer. Plug...
... specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable. For a crossover cable, the wires on both ends of cable you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with eight pins) on each connector are using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on installing the card and any network computer. Plug...
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... the type of Network adapters. Before you begin setting up security for information about your home setup, make sure that do not set up a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the left. Check your access...
... the type of Network adapters. Before you begin setting up security for information about your home setup, make sure that do not set up a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the left. Check your access...
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... network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your Internet service provider. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you cannot connect to your router's or access point's troubleshooting...
... network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your Internet service provider. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you cannot connect to your router's or access point's troubleshooting...
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... need to accommodate additional windows. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your multiple monitors in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn...
... need to accommodate additional windows. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your multiple monitors in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn...
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... screen adjusting settings 66 resolution 71 saver 68 screen saver changing 68 Search utility 13 searching for files and folders 13, 14 security BigFix 63 data 58 hardware 58 lock slot 58 Norton Internet Security 59 password 58 user accounts 58 virus protection 59 Windows Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop...
... screen adjusting settings 66 resolution 71 saver 68 screen saver changing 68 Search utility 13 searching for files and folders 13, 14 security BigFix 63 data 58 hardware 58 lock slot 58 Norton Internet Security 59 password 58 user accounts 58 virus protection 59 Windows Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop...
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... editing tack information 35 playing audio CD 31 playing audio file 30 playing Blu-ray Disc 31 playing DVD 31 playing HD-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file...
... editing tack information 35 playing audio CD 31 playing audio file 30 playing Blu-ray Disc 31 playing DVD 31 playing HD-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file...