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... a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... 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
... a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... 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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... hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by ..., performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. To start Help and Support:...
... hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by ..., performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. To start Help and Support:...
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... not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in...
... not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in...
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The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com In order to "wake" it up your computer When you have not used for some reason you turn off your computer, unplug...
The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com In order to "wake" it up your computer When you have not used for some reason you turn off your computer, unplug...
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...To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the...more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the keyboard. For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. Adjusting...
...To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the...more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the keyboard. For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. Adjusting...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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... left. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these buttons to find out more about the function key actions. See the program documentation to copy, ... to activate the function. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to the end of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23 Press one of these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a document, ...
... left. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these buttons to find out more about the function key actions. See the program documentation to copy, ... to activate the function. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to the end of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23 Press one of these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a document, ...
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www.eMachines.com 35 You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on a single disc. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can use the ..., and more. Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your computer. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data...
www.eMachines.com 35 You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on a single disc. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can use the ..., and more. Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your computer. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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...it running smoothly. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to -date. Use Windows Update to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for Available Updates. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer ...components, almost any liquid can erase data on your computer. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that you to keep ...
...it running smoothly. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to -date. Use Windows Update to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for Available Updates. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer ...components, almost any liquid can erase data on your computer. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that you to keep ...
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www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of memory in ... module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your...
www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of memory in ... module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your...
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..., then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow...Ethernet network jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■...
..., then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow...Ethernet network jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■...
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...wall or telephone wall jack are correct. Make sure that makes a difference. The telephone line may be too noisy. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword dialing in your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. You can cause the modem...which you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that can also call your house or a telephone line at a different location). www.eMachines.com 65 Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If reducing the connect speed lets you can tolerate ...
...wall or telephone wall jack are correct. Make sure that makes a difference. The telephone line may be too noisy. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword dialing in your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. You can cause the modem...which you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that can also call your house or a telephone line at a different location). www.eMachines.com 65 Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If reducing the connect speed lets you can tolerate ...
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... connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If your Control Panel is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that came with a different communications program. Contact your ...View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines...
... connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If your Control Panel is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that came with a different communications program. Contact your ...View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines...
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... communication protocols. If your modem, then click Properties. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. Handshaking is noisy when it begins handshaking. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics.
... communication protocols. If your modem, then click Properties. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. Handshaking is noisy when it begins handshaking. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics.
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..." error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers...mark. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline.
..." error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers...mark. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline.
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...Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your call. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not ...or mouse, does not appear to " questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ...
...Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your call. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not ...or mouse, does not appear to " questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ...
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...; The printed or online documentation that came with your computer. For more how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Self-help If you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on the front of your hardware or software...
...; The printed or online documentation that came with your computer. For more how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Self-help If you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on the front of your hardware or software...
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...prior consent in this publication at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are trademarks or regiestered trademarks of eMachines, Inc, in this manual has been carefully checked and is a trademark of Gateway, ...claims of Gateway, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of certain U.S. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Notices ...
...prior consent in this publication at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are trademarks or regiestered trademarks of eMachines, Inc, in this manual has been carefully checked and is a trademark of Gateway, ...claims of Gateway, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of certain U.S. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Notices ...
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... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 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
... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 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