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... 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working...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 i
... 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working...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 i
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... 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing ...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 ... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing ...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 ... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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..., see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. This jack is turned on. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug...a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Desktop...
..., see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. This jack is turned on. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug...a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Desktop...
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... it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the illustration below. 50 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board.
... it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the illustration below. 50 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board.
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... bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is ... and remove it. - The tabs on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then ...
... bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is ... and remove it. - The tabs on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then ...
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...Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For more information, see the documentation that the drive is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your ...computer may not 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 ...
...Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For more information, see the documentation that the drive is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your ...computer may not 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 ...
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... 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... 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
... 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... 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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... 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 50 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 side panel 46 system battery 52 Internet broadband connection 27... editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... 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 50 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 side panel 46 system battery 52 Internet broadband connection 27... editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... 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 ... 24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound...programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... 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 ... 24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound...programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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...70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording CDs ... 76 guidelines for troubleshooting 56 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 16 static electricity 45 scanner installing 28 screen cleaning 42 troubleshooting 68 screen objects getting information 25 moving 25 selecting 25 Scroll Lock indicator 23 ..., 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
...70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording CDs ... 76 guidelines for troubleshooting 56 posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 16 static electricity 45 scanner installing 28 screen cleaning 42 troubleshooting 68 screen objects getting information 25 moving 25 selecting 25 Scroll Lock indicator 23 ..., 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87