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Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
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...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 games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. Insert... this button to turn the power on page 31. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. Press this port. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones ...
...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 games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. Insert... this button to turn the power on page 31. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. Press this port. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones ...
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... this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. This... more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this when your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page ...
... this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. This... more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this when your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page ...
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...+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. DVD/CD-RW drive DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. www.eMachines.com 33 Using the CD or DVD drive Using the CD or DVD drive You can use the double layer capability of blank media will... result in less capacity. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing ...
...+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. DVD/CD-RW drive DVD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. www.eMachines.com 33 Using the CD or DVD drive Using the CD or DVD drive You can use the double layer capability of blank media will... result in less capacity. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing ...
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... may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see the documentation that you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.eMachines.com 57 Battery See "Power" on page 44.... ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not ...
... may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see the documentation that you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.eMachines.com 57 Battery See "Power" on page 44.... ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not ...
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... disc distribution. If the DVD movie does not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for Mexico is 1. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is determined by the DVD.... You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com A DVD movie will not play these CDs on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. The regional code for the disc. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the...
... disc distribution. If the DVD movie does not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for Mexico is 1. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is determined by the DVD.... You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com A DVD movie will not play these CDs on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. The regional code for the disc. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the...
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...jack 11 line in jack 11 line out jack 11 microphone jack 9, 11 muting 21 audio CD See CD audio in jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting...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 Certificate of Authenticity 13... network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
...jack 11 line in jack 11 line out jack 11 microphone jack 9, 11 muting 21 audio CD See CD audio in jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting...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 Certificate of Authenticity 13... network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory ... types 33 DSL modem 27 connecting 12 DVD cleaning 44 drive 33 inserting 34 playing 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57, 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site...
digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory ... types 33 DSL modem 27 connecting 12 DVD cleaning 44 drive 33 inserting 34 playing 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57, 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site...
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...audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive... 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.../2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23...
...audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive... 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.../2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23...
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password 70 PDA 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 ... programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording CDs 35 DVDs 35 resetting computer 21 restarting computer 21 Resume mode 9 right-clicking 25 S... menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
password 70 PDA 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 ... programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording CDs 35 DVDs 35 resetting computer 21 restarting computer 21 Resume mode 9 right-clicking 25 S... menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and...card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing the display on... a television 76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV audio...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and...card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing the display on... a television 76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV audio...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing...uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Windows XP Security Center 125 ...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing...uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Windows XP Security Center 125 ...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147 Using the Files and Settings... an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio 177 Battery 177 CD or DVD drives 177 Computer 178 Diskette...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147 Using the Files and Settings... an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio 177 Battery 177 CD or DVD drives 177 Computer 178 Diskette...
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...Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. Plug a USB (Universal... hardware options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. This drive may vary from the illustration below. CHAPTER 2: Getting to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending...
...Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. Plug a USB (Universal... hardware options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. This drive may vary from the illustration below. CHAPTER 2: Getting to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending...
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...sound on page 13. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one end of fire, use to connect to a standard ... see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on your computer. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. This jack is color-coded blue. If your communications program. 11 To connect the modem: 1 Insert...
...sound on page 13. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one end of fire, use to connect to a standard ... see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on your computer. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. This jack is color-coded blue. If your communications program. 11 To connect the modem: 1 Insert...
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CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
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... recording video and data to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one...
... recording video and data to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one...
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... media will result in the tray, make sure that the label side is your computer. Eject button 74 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com If your drive for... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. Activity...
... media will result in the tray, make sure that the label side is your computer. Eject button 74 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com If your drive for... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. Activity...
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... a DVD. The Control Panel window opens. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. 76 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks....television or VCR. 3 Turn on your computer. Important To turn on computers that have a Video out or S-Video out jack. computer. Important Audio is available only on external video by copyright protection software. To view your computer display on a television: 1 With your computer off, connect ...
... a DVD. The Control Panel window opens. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. 76 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks....television or VCR. 3 Turn on your computer. Important To turn on computers that have a Video out or S-Video out jack. computer. Important Audio is available only on external video by copyright protection software. To view your computer display on a television: 1 With your computer off, connect ...
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If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then click OK. 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to close it. 82 www.emachines.com 4 Click Advanced in the top-right corner of the window to adjust. For more information about the volume controls, click Help in the window. 6 Click × in the Device volume area. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports 3 Click the Volume tab.
If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then click OK. 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to close it. 82 www.emachines.com 4 Click Advanced in the top-right corner of the window to adjust. For more information about the volume controls, click Help in the window. 6 Click × in the Device volume area. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports 3 Click the Volume tab.