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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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... device" on page 33. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on drive type). The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
... device" on page 33. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on drive type). The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
User Guide
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... 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 hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case...
... 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 hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case...
User Guide
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... a different URL. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
... a different URL. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
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... My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
... My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
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... Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
... Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
User Guide
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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.... Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one end of your communications program. 11 Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug an external audio input...
.... Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one end of your communications program. 11 Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug an external audio input...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... click Control Panel. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is working , contact your Internet service provider. If the connection is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 For information on installing cards in your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you should contact your ISP for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions...
... click Control Panel. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is working , contact your Internet service provider. If the connection is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 For information on installing cards in your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you should contact your ISP for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions...
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... need to your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on . The Display Properties dialog box opens...
... need to your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on . The Display Properties dialog box opens...
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... things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you...
... things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you...
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... Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may be lost when you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster to restart your computer. ■ If your ISP technical support for errors" on page 144. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive...
... Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may be lost when you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster to restart your computer. ■ If your ISP technical support for errors" on page 144. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive...
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.... Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard If you still get the error, your ISP may need to make sure that the keyboard cable is having multiple programs open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it...
.... Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard If you still get the error, your ISP may need to make sure that the keyboard cable is having multiple programs open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it...
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... be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Contact your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service.
... be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Contact your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service.
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... the screen and desktop settings" on page 49. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your monitor and video card documentation. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is working . Make sure that the optical sensor is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that...
... the screen and desktop settings" on page 49. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your monitor and video card documentation. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is working . Make sure that the optical sensor is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that...
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... and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on...
... and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on...
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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...