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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...
User Guide
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...configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Contains information about your model and serial number. 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...
...configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Contains information about your model and serial number. 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...
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Type the keyword 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 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 ■...
Type the keyword 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 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 ■...
User Guide
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... to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. If you have been made correctly. - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network...
... to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. If you have been made correctly. - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you...
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... not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. To set 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. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
... not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. To set 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. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
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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...
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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...
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... sound on page 13. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Remove these screws before opening the case. Plug a microphone into the modem jack of your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up Internet connection. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of the modem cable into this jack. This jack is color-coded...
... sound on page 13. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Remove these screws before opening the case. Plug a microphone into the modem jack of your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up Internet connection. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of the modem cable into this jack. This jack is color-coded...
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The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. If one is not listed, you begin setting up a network. For information on installing cards in your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Use the documentation that comes with your ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your broadband connection works Important If...
The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. If one is not listed, you begin setting up a network. For information on installing cards in your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Use the documentation that comes with your ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your broadband connection works Important If...
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To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web...
To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web...
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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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines...
... 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines...
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... your setup poster to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 184. Type the keyword file management in...
... your setup poster to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 184. Type the keyword file management in...
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... typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of air with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it upside down to loosen a key that might be having multiple programs open the browser. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error...
... typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of air with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it upside down to loosen a key that might be having multiple programs open the browser. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error...
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.... CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■...
.... CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■...
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... are working to your network have lights that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that all computers on the display is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see your monitor...
... are working to your network have lights that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that all computers on the display is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see your monitor...
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... Help and Support. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Make sure...
... Help and Support. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Make sure...
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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...