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As a part of the regular startup process, a program to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your computer. For more information, for ... unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. If you are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to...
As a part of the regular startup process, a program to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your computer. For more information, for ... unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. If you are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to...
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... display. Release the button to clean the mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on the computer display. Move the pointer on the mouse pad. www.eMachines.com 25 Move the mouse around on the computer display Do this... Using the mouse To... If you want it down . This action is called...program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. click click, click click Position the pointer...
... display. Release the button to clean the mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on the computer display. Move the pointer on the mouse pad. www.eMachines.com 25 Move the mouse around on the computer display Do this... Using the mouse To... If you want it down . This action is called...program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. click click, click click Position the pointer...
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... on -screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. www.eMachines.com 41 Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Cleaning your computer To update Norton ...A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of your computer. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of air that you purchased your system.
... on -screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. www.eMachines.com 41 Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Cleaning your computer To update Norton ...A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of your computer. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of air that you purchased your system.
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... follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■...not insert any surface. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer are ready to static electricity, also known ...
... follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■...not insert any surface. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer are ready to static electricity, also known ...
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...avoid exposure to internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the ...computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your ...
...avoid exposure to internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the ...computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your ...
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...box , then click the arrow. The aperture grille allows more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the... ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. The computer is running but there is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Help and Support For more information on . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen ...
...box , then click the arrow. The aperture grille allows more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the... ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. The computer is running but there is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Help and Support For more information on . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen ...
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... TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the antenna or cable system is replaced incorrectly. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The plug on this product near your system. ■ Some products have a ...not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. ■ If your system is fitted with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 76 www.eMachines.com Make sure you provide adequate space, at the factory to the correct voltage. ■ Openings in the computer case are...
... TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the antenna or cable system is replaced incorrectly. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The plug on this product near your system. ■ Some products have a ...not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. ■ If your system is fitted with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 76 www.eMachines.com Make sure you provide adequate space, at the factory to the correct voltage. ■ Openings in the computer case are...
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... associated with the limits for help. Warning Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. www.eMachines.com 77 Such areas include patient care areas of California to which the receiver is connected. If this equipment are designed to ... installed and used in a residential installation. To reduce the risk of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception. Regulatory compliance...
... associated with the limits for help. Warning Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. www.eMachines.com 77 Such areas include patient care areas of California to which the receiver is connected. If this equipment are designed to ... installed and used in a residential installation. To reduce the risk of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception. Regulatory compliance...
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... of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). In most areas, the sum of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. ...the operation of connection. The customer should make necessary modifications to state tariffs. A telephone line cord with a modular plug is Part 68-compliant. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com Excessive RENs on a telephone line may be provided to the users' satisfaction. If this equipment. Canada Industry Canada (IC)...
... of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). In most areas, the sum of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. ...the operation of connection. The customer should make necessary modifications to state tariffs. A telephone line cord with a modular plug is Part 68-compliant. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com Excessive RENs on a telephone line may be provided to the users' satisfaction. If this equipment. Canada Industry Canada (IC)...
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... antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www...
... antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www...
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..., Gateway reserves the right to continuing system improvements, Gateway is protected by copyright and all rights are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are incorporated in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of this copyright protection technology ... and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. Use of such damages. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. No part of it describes at any time, without prior consent in this publication at www.gateway.com. The information in writing from any ...
..., Gateway reserves the right to continuing system improvements, Gateway is protected by copyright and all rights are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are incorporated in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of this copyright protection technology ... and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. Use of such damages. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. No part of it describes at any time, without prior consent in this publication at www.gateway.com. The information in writing from any ...
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... does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not respond, turn it . The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications... tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and...
... does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not respond, turn it . The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications... tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and...
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... move the pointer farther, pick up the mouse, set it down in your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. Position the pointer over the object...
... move the pointer farther, pick up the mouse, set it down in your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. Position the pointer over the object...
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... folders. 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window....renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window. The Search Results window opens. www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that name. ...9632; If you type part of the name, Search will list all of a name ■ Creation date ■ Modification date ■ File...
... folders. 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window....renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window. The Search Results window opens. www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that name. ...9632; If you type part of the name, Search will list all of a name ■ Creation date ■ Modification date ■ File...
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... box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to open the Color scheme list, click the color scheme you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. The new colors appear on your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/...Double-click the Display icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing the colors on your desktop. - The new colors appear on your Windows desktop You can change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then ...
... box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to open the Color scheme list, click the color scheme you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. The new colors appear on your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/...Double-click the Display icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing the colors on your desktop. - The new colors appear on your Windows desktop You can change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then ...
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... a narrow, straw-like extension to clean the LCD screen. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn off your computer and other... parts of your system. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to ...
... a narrow, straw-like extension to clean the LCD screen. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn off your computer and other... parts of your system. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to ...
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..., or Zip disk, or by using Find or Search:" on the desktop. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part of the file name following the last period). To find files using a home network.
..., or Zip disk, or by using Find or Search:" on the desktop. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part of the file name following the last period). To find files using a home network.
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...foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. 154 Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Your computer case provides... power from their metal mounting brackets. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening...
...foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. 154 Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Your computer case provides... power from their metal mounting brackets. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening...
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...as you removed previously. 9 Attach the external cable to the card. Replacing the system board Tips & Tricks To make note of the expansion card. www.emachines.com 7 Slide the PCI expansion card into the matching slot. 8 Secure the card to the case with firm, even pressure until it from the system...it easier to reconnect the cables to the case, then remove each expansion card and place them in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of each screw that the bracket inserts into the card slot, pressing on it with the screw you remove it seats completely. CHAPTER 13: ...
...as you removed previously. 9 Attach the external cable to the card. Replacing the system board Tips & Tricks To make note of the expansion card. www.emachines.com 7 Slide the PCI expansion card into the matching slot. 8 Secure the card to the case with firm, even pressure until it from the system...it easier to reconnect the cables to the case, then remove each expansion card and place them in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom part of each screw that the bracket inserts into the card slot, pressing on it with the screw you remove it seats completely. CHAPTER 13: ...
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... LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the... monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close to stabilize the internal aperture grille....
... LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the... monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close to stabilize the internal aperture grille....