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...and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. www.eMachines.com 69 If you have a trackball mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 42. If you know is clean and free of electrical interference,... your monitor documentation) or turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about display types, see your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of...
...and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. www.eMachines.com 69 If you have a trackball mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 42. If you know is clean and free of electrical interference,... your monitor documentation) or turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about display types, see your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of...
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... in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, 27 parallel 11 power 11 power cord 11 printer 9, 11 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 scanner 9, 11 serial 11 telephone 11 USB 9, 11 video camera 9, 12 Zip drive 9, ... digital camera serial port 11 USB port 9, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 12 DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online ...
... in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, 27 parallel 11 power 11 power cord 11 printer 9, 11 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 scanner 9, 11 serial 11 telephone 11 USB 9, 11 video camera 9, 12 Zip drive 9, ... digital camera serial port 11 USB port 9, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 12 DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online ...
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... Support 74 tips before contacting 73 telephone jack 11 telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59... (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting... modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working...
... Support 74 tips before contacting 73 telephone jack 11 telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59... (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting... modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing... a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory 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 ... multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV audio files 83 Playing audio and video files 83 Playing CDs or DVDs 84 Creating audio files and music libraries 87 Creating music files 87 Building ...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing... a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory 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 ... multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV audio files 83 Playing audio and video files 83 Playing CDs or DVDs 84 Creating audio files and music libraries 87 Creating music files 87 Building ...
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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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...This is blinking. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you turn off the computer. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio... of the drive for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. CD drive Use your drive type... www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in a slot at a time.
...This is blinking. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you turn off the computer. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio... of the drive for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. CD drive Use your drive type... www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in a slot at a time.
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...labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. ... After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on . If your computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port...
...labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. ... After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on . If your computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port...
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... is unique. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your computer. The mouse works erratically If the mouse...plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about display types, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your company network Every network is clean and free...
... is unique. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your computer. The mouse works erratically If the mouse...plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about display types, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your company network Every network is clean and free...
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... telephone company. Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with this equipment are: shielded video cable when an external monitor is subject to state tariffs. Caution Changes or modifications... to the State of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). On the computer or modem card is connected ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the ...using a compatible modular jack which may be connected to the telephone line. www.emachines.com Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional ...
... telephone company. Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with this equipment are: shielded video cable when an external monitor is subject to state tariffs. Caution Changes or modifications... to the State of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). On the computer or modem card is connected ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the ...using a compatible modular jack which may be connected to the telephone line. www.emachines.com Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional ...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives ... indicator 21 capturing video to computer 91 cards adding expansion 171 inserting memory card 73 installing memory card 73 removing memory card 73 replacing expansion 171 slots 72 troubleshooting add-in card 177 troubleshooting memory card 184 types of memory cards supported 72 case ... CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen ...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives ... indicator 21 capturing video to computer 91 cards adding expansion 171 inserting memory card 73 installing memory card 73 removing memory card 73 replacing expansion 171 slots 72 troubleshooting add-in card 177 troubleshooting memory card 184 types of memory cards supported 72 case ... CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen ...
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... out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer 8, 10, 11 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 scanner 8, 11 serial 10 S-Video out 76 telephone ...drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177, 179 using 73 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 53 E editing music track information 90 video 92 editing buttons 21 editing video 90 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 154 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 e-mail address 46 checking for messages 47 sending 46 transferring settings from old computer...
... out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer 8, 10, 11 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 scanner 8, 11 serial 10 S-Video out 76 telephone ...drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177, 179 using 73 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 53 E editing music track information 90 video 92 editing buttons 21 editing video 90 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 154 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 e-mail address 46 checking for messages 47 sending 46 transferring settings from old computer...
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www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 configuring...Caps Lock 21 hard drive 8 Num Lock 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 ...
www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 configuring...Caps Lock 21 hard drive 8 Num Lock 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 ...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4... Lock indicator 21 parallel port 10 password 189 pasting files and folders 31, 39 text and 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 ...guidelines for troubleshooting 176 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 16 static electricity 154 saving documents 37 video 92 scanner installing 13, 150 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 147 screen adjusting settings 108 changing color depth 108 changing number ...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4... Lock indicator 21 parallel port 10 password 189 pasting files and folders 31, 39 text and 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 ...guidelines for troubleshooting 176 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 16 static electricity 154 saving documents 37 video 92 scanner installing 13, 150 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 147 screen adjusting settings 108 changing color depth 108 changing number ...
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Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 ... 27 starting computer 9, 19 programs 23 starting programs 27 static electricity 154 subnet mask entering 53 surge protector 18 S-Video (TV) out jack 76 switch voltage selection 10 system battery replacing 159 system board replacing 172 system identification label 9...old computer 147, 148 Internet settings from old computer 149 settings from old computer 147 video to computer 91 troubleshooting add-in cards 177 cards 177 CD drive 177 cleaning CD 142 cleaning DVD 142 computer startup 178 diskette drive ...
Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 ... 27 starting computer 9, 19 programs 23 starting programs 27 static electricity 154 subnet mask entering 53 surge protector 18 S-Video (TV) out jack 76 switch voltage selection 10 system battery replacing 159 system board replacing 172 system identification label 9...old computer 147, 148 Internet settings from old computer 149 settings from old computer 147 video to computer 91 troubleshooting add-in cards 177 cards 177 CD drive 177 cleaning CD 142 cleaning DVD 142 computer startup 178 diskette drive ...