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This product should not be placed in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 Never push objects of any kind on the cord. 8 If you have to the product. 4 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back have been provided for ventilation. Only connect this computer to a power outlet that the total of all of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Do not locate this computer. 7 Do not allow anything to the risk of the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in a fire or electrical shock. If you are unable to insert or replace your ...
This product should not be placed in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 Never push objects of any kind on the cord. 8 If you have to the product. 4 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back have been provided for ventilation. Only connect this computer to a power outlet that the total of all of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Do not locate this computer. 7 Do not allow anything to the risk of the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in a fire or electrical shock. If you are unable to insert or replace your ...
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Stop If you ever have to normal operation. Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 4 ...
Stop If you ever have to normal operation. Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 4 ...
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nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; All rights reserved. All other countries. v eMachines, Inc. in this material. NOTE Depending on the model, your computer's components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. Before... You Read The information in the United States and/or other product and brand names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of eMachines, Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of their respective owners. ©...
nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; All rights reserved. All other countries. v eMachines, Inc. in this material. NOTE Depending on the model, your computer's components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. Before... You Read The information in the United States and/or other product and brand names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of eMachines, Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of their respective owners. ©...
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Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii Selecting a Location 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction ...
Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii Selecting a Location 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction ...
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Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1...
Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1...
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Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Introduction 1-1
Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Introduction 1-1
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Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which generates an electromagnetic field. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. A flat and hard surface. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. To prevent static charges, connect all of your system and all your equipment to three-hole, grounded outlets. Chapter 1 No ...
Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which generates an electromagnetic field. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. A flat and hard surface. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. To prevent static charges, connect all of your system and all your equipment to three-hole, grounded outlets. Chapter 1 No ...
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The power selection switch on your computer. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to set correctly for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to operate at 115V or 230V. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be used to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. 2. Voltage ...
The power selection switch on your computer. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to set correctly for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to operate at 115V or 230V. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be used to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. 2. Voltage ...
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WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to lighting and power line surges. CAUTION For protection of your computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices due to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it into the wall socket. 3. This will prevent damage to the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Setting Up Your System 2-3 Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, ...
WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to lighting and power line surges. CAUTION For protection of your computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices due to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it into the wall socket. 3. This will prevent damage to the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Setting Up Your System 2-3 Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, ...
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Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the front panel of your computer. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Turn off . Turning On the Computer To turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to your computer. 3. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps: 1. Before turning off your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to turn off your computer, save your computer, follow these steps: 1. Turning Off the Computer To turn it off...
Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the front panel of your computer. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Turn off . Turning On the Computer To turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to your computer. 3. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps: 1. Before turning off your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to turn off your computer, save your computer, follow these steps: 1. Turning Off the Computer To turn it off...
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Eject button Metal shutter Chapter 1 Floppy disk When you turn off the computer while a disk drive light is off the computer. Using Your Computer 3-1 The procedures in this manual assume that you must install the operating system on your computer. To install another operating system such as shown below. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. When the disk pops, remove it clicks into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with your computer. Also, remove all disks before you want to remove the disk, make ...
Eject button Metal shutter Chapter 1 Floppy disk When you turn off the computer while a disk drive light is off the computer. Using Your Computer 3-1 The procedures in this manual assume that you must install the operating system on your computer. To install another operating system such as shown below. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. When the disk pops, remove it clicks into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with your computer. Also, remove all disks before you want to remove the disk, make ...
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Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. 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 3-2 Using Your Computer NOTE Do not insert several media in one time. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Inserting the ...
Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. 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 3-2 Using Your Computer NOTE Do not insert several media in one time. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Inserting the ...
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You could lose data. Using Your Computer 3-3 Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. 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. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is ...
You could lose data. Using Your Computer 3-3 Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. 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. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is ...
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Using an Optical Drive To insert a CD/DVD into the emergency eject hole as far as E: unless you press the eject button, immediately after using CD or DVD, to open the disc tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. CD/DVD When you want to close it will flash. NOTES When your system. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is turned off ; Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your ...
Using an Optical Drive To insert a CD/DVD into the emergency eject hole as far as E: unless you press the eject button, immediately after using CD or DVD, to open the disc tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. CD/DVD When you want to close it will flash. NOTES When your system. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is turned off ; Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your ...
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The numeric/symbol keys on the top row of the keyboard and the symbol keys in the main part of keyboard input or executes a command. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is running your computer is on the clipboard. Controls the current command line or operation. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on . Suspends the current operation. Displays the short menu for the selected location. Ends a line of the keyboard are described in the following table serve special functions when your operating ...
The numeric/symbol keys on the top row of the keyboard and the symbol keys in the main part of keyboard input or executes a command. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is running your computer is on the clipboard. Controls the current command line or operation. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on . Suspends the current operation. Displays the short menu for the selected location. Ends a line of the keyboard are described in the following table serve special functions when your operating ...
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The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button twice. NOTE Depending on the numeric keypad of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn it to move it off. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys to another location and then release the mouse button. Click with the right mouse ...
The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button twice. NOTE Depending on the numeric keypad of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn it to move it off. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys to another location and then release the mouse button. Click with the right mouse ...
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Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume control box or Master Volume window. Using Your Computer 3-7 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, ...
Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume control box or Master Volume window. Using Your Computer 3-7 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, ...
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Turn off the computer. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Chapter 1 2. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Then disconnect any of your computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Then ...
Turn off the computer. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Chapter 1 2. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Then disconnect any of your computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Then ...
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If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. 3. Set the cover aside. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4.
If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. 3. Set the cover aside. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4.