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...insert media in one time. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (...SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO...
...insert media in one time. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (...SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO...
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When you turn off the computer. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Using Your Computer 3-3 NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive ...
When you turn off the computer. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Using Your Computer 3-3 NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive ...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending 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 Using a second monitor 75...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending 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 Using a second monitor 75...
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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 ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power...
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 ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power...
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Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
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..., or recordable DVD drive. This drive may vary from the illustration below. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB...
..., or recordable DVD drive. This drive may vary from the illustration below. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB...
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...®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains your model and serial number.... 9 Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or...
...®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains your model and serial number.... 9 Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or...
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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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... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left Label ... Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can use the memory card reader to another. 72 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses...
... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left Label ... Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can use the memory card reader to another. 72 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses...
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... programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you turn off the computer. 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 the previous table. 2 To access a file on the front...
... programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you turn off the computer. 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 the previous table. 2 To access a file on the front...
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... Power Options icon. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. Activating and using Hibernate... mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power ...
... Power Options icon. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. Activating and using Hibernate... mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power ...
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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... the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on its side. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module bank should snap in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 For more stability, place your computer...
... the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on its side. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module bank should snap in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 For more stability, place your computer...
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Dispose of memory in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings .... 5 Remove the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. Click/Double-click System. You will need to its upright position. 8 Turn on its orientation. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 9 Click Start, Control Panel, then click...
Dispose of memory in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings .... 5 Remove the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. Click/Double-click System. You will need to its upright position. 8 Turn on its orientation. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 9 Click Start, Control Panel, then click...
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...cables to allow you to lay the bezel on its side in front of your original component. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board. Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your...reader in "Removing the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the drive bay. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 156, but leave its wires connected ...
...cables to allow you to lay the bezel on its side in front of your original component. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board. Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your...reader in "Removing the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the drive bay. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 156, but leave its wires connected ...
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... lift it out and away from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the processor socket. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157.
... lift it out and away from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the processor socket. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157.
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... does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. ■ Try a ... drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Occasionally discs are listed in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer restarts. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you have installed ...
... does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. ■ Try a ... drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Occasionally discs are listed in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer restarts. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you have installed ...
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... long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Contact your computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. You see ... Guide" on page 180. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to help determine if a memory module is set correctly. Also make sure that the modem...
... long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Contact your computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. You see ... Guide" on page 180. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to help determine if a memory module is set correctly. Also make sure that the modem...
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...you may need to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after ...adding paper. 190 See the guide that you want to work offline. If your Control Panel is online. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then ...
...you may need to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after ...adding paper. 190 See the guide that you want to work offline. If your Control Panel is online. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then ...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 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 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 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 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...