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...; Slots and openings are provided for future reference. CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that 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 connecting the power cord to the equipment, be blocked or covered. When you plug...
...; Slots and openings are provided for future reference. CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that 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 connecting the power cord to the equipment, be blocked or covered. When you plug...
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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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... initial startup of computer. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that are specific to your model...
... initial startup of computer. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that are specific to your model...
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... 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 the memory card reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. This jack is color-coded pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers...
... 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 the memory card reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. This jack is color-coded pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers...
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.../2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for your front left and right speakers into this connector. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this illustration. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into...
.../2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for your front left and right speakers into this connector. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this illustration. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into...
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... record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. 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...
... record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. 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...
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... a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to...
... a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to...
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... require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is the central control point for the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP...
... require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. For information on setting up a wired Ethernet network is the central control point for the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP...
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... broadband connection is working , contact your current setup. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your Internet service provider. If the connection is already installed on your computer Setting up your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and...
... broadband connection is working , contact your current setup. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your Internet service provider. If the connection is already installed on your computer Setting up your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and...
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... network cabling. One of your router's documentation. For instructions, see your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." When networking is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is set...
... network cabling. One of your router's documentation. For instructions, see your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." When networking is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is set...
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... must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the...
... must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the...
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... a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - You cannot connect to make sure that your account with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a cable...
... a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - You cannot connect to make sure that your account with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a cable...
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... modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Monitor The screen resolution is plugged in and turned on. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable...
... modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Monitor The screen resolution is plugged in and turned on. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable...
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.... • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Occasionally discs 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. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and...
.... • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Occasionally discs 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. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and...
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Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press. • Make sure that the printer is online. Make sure...
Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press. • Make sure that the printer is online. Make sure...
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... additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
... additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
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... its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Recovering from within Windows OS" on page 47. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on...
... its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Recovering from within Windows OS" on page 47. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on...
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... setup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER...
... setup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER...
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...'s internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips...
...'s internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips...
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... pulse dialing, when this equipment is located on configurations, this computer is for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). CLASS...
... pulse dialing, when this equipment is located on configurations, this computer is for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). CLASS...