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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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... drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Turns on when the hard drive is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. Contains information about your drive, see "Identifying drive types...
... drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Turns on when the hard drive is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. Contains information about your drive, see "Identifying drive types...
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..., plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is operating in the United States. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port...
..., plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is operating in the United States. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port...
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... replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in your computer on the system board and note its side. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens...
... replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in your computer on the system board and note its side. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...
... cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...
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... connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
... connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
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... connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Contact your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working...
... connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Contact your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working...
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... handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is available, a white screen...
... handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is available, a white screen...
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... the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works 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 warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately...
... the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works 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 warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately...
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... . ■ Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Press the button to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to an electrical outlet, turned on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure...
... . ■ Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Press the button to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to an electrical outlet, turned on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure...
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.... Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set to clear the check mark. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
.... Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set to clear the check mark. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
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... www.eMachines.com See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are turned up. You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see...
... www.eMachines.com See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are turned up. You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see...
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... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com...
... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...