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...3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working... computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your ...
...3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working... computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your ...
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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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... or off. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. 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...
... or off. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. 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...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com
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... peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening... ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a monitor into this connector. Plug the power cord into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) ...
... peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening... ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a monitor into this connector. Plug the power cord into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) ...
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...levels and cause data loss or system damage. If you run your computer is integrated into your computer. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is operating in the United States. Protect your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Although you cannot run your computer long enough... sure this when your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is set correctly for an extended period of the world, such as ...
...levels and cause data loss or system damage. If you run your computer is integrated into your computer. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is operating in the United States. Protect your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Although you cannot run your computer long enough... sure this when your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is set correctly for an extended period of the world, such as ...
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... your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. Important If for long periods. While in the... power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . If your computer is in Standby mode, move...
... your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. Important If for long periods. While in the... power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . If your computer is in Standby mode, move...
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Important If your computer does not turn it . Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of specific sound devices in the Search ... the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button for more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on page 22. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows...
Important If your computer does not turn it . Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of specific sound devices in the Search ... the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button for more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on page 22. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows...
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... hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to protect your computer and keep your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of time, unplug AC power. www.eMachines.com
... hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to protect your computer and keep your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of time, unplug AC power. www.eMachines.com
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...your computer Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has...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 air that you purchased your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer. Cleaning...
...your computer Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has...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 air that you purchased your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer. Cleaning...
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... of your computer. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Avoid touching the... electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ...it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ...
... of your computer. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Avoid touching the... electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ...it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ...
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... cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First ...steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain...
... cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First ...steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. 48 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. 48 www.eMachines.com
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... module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click...
... module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click...
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www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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...Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was...or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see ...
...Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was...or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see ...
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... are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 Battery See "Power" on page 72. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in...
... are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 Battery See "Power" on page 72. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in...
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... save a file to an AC power source and your computer. If errors are detected and corrected, try again. ■ Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are using the diskette again. www.eMachines.com 59 You see a "Access... try using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. Computer Troubleshooting The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see the message "disk is full or write-protected" ■ Make sure that the write-protection ...
... save a file to an AC power source and your computer. If errors are detected and corrected, try again. ■ Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are using the diskette again. www.eMachines.com 59 You see a "Access... try using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. Computer Troubleshooting The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see the message "disk is full or write-protected" ■ Make sure that the write-protection ...
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.... For more information on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor...
.... For more information on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor...