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... through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before...
... through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will give you should keep in a safe place. 2 The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you immediately register it is to provide you with important data that you access to register your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
... in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will give you should keep in a safe place. 2 The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you immediately register it is to provide you with important data that you access to register your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
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.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader...
.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader...
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... jack is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this jack (Default). Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage...
... jack is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this jack (Default). Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage...
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.... Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack so you can record sound on...
.... Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack so you can record sound on...
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... an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays...
... an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays...
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... install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most common way to each of a wired Ethernet network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router or use a router that has a built-in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access...
... install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most common way to each of a wired Ethernet network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router or use a router that has a built-in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access...
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... configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up a network. Plug your Ethernet cable into your ISP for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your network, you have a broadband connection already installed, make...
... configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up a network. Plug your Ethernet cable into your ISP for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your network, you have a broadband connection already installed, make...
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... a wired network, make sure that you receive your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your router's documentation. Make sure that you have set up in Windows, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. We recommend you can configure your router using your network. Using a DHCP server In order to use the Transmission Control...
... a wired network, make sure that you receive your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your router's documentation. Make sure that you have set up in Windows, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. We recommend you can configure your router using your network. Using a DHCP server In order to use the Transmission Control...
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... the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can access them as though they were attached directly to the network. After the drives and printers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and...
... the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can access them as though they were attached directly to the network. After the drives and printers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and...
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... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your modem. OR - Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. You see a "Non-system disk...
... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your modem. OR - Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. You see a "Non-system disk...
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... that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Monitor The screen resolution is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and...
... that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Monitor The screen resolution is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and...
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.... Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is clean and free of debris. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. 39 For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are...
.... Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is clean and free of debris. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. 39 For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are...
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... the power cable is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is connected to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press after adding paper. 42 Make sure that it in the printer setup...
... the power cable is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is connected to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press after adding paper. 42 Make sure that it in the printer setup...
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... a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). For instructions on page 25 or in "Troubleshooting" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may be solved by returning your system to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs...
... a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). For instructions on page 25 or in "Troubleshooting" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may be solved by returning your system to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs...
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... and all files on your system. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. Returning your system to its factory condition. Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
... and all files on your system. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. Returning your system to its factory condition. Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
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... open the boot menu. Windows installs from factory default. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn...
... open the boot menu. Windows installs from factory default. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn...
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... optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on page 16 • If you want to the documentation that came with your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical...
... optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on page 16 • If you want to the documentation that came with your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical...
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... answer condition. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is located on configurations, this product may or may not provide for wireless use . Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not contain wireless radio devices (such as other...
... answer condition. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is located on configurations, this product may or may not provide for wireless use . Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not contain wireless radio devices (such as other...