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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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... of 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. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7... days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help information by clicking a link...
... of 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. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7... days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help information by clicking a link...
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... avoiding discomfort and strain. Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to your line of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... avoiding discomfort and strain. Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to your line of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, it ... cable from the wall outlets. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it up ...remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. If your computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer will not be used your computer for long periods. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking ...
In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, it ... cable from the wall outlets. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it up ...remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. If your computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer will not be used your computer for long periods. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking ...
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... volume in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds...and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of specific sound devices in your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. To close ...
... volume in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds...and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of specific sound devices in your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. To close ...
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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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...home page, search, or e-mail programs. Use these buttons to adjust the volume. These keys can also be used in Windows. Use these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Start program actions. Press these keys to the end of a document. Press one of these keys to ... function. Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. www.eMachines.com 23 Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these buttons to play your audio files and to copy,...
...home page, search, or e-mail programs. Use these buttons to adjust the volume. These keys can also be used in Windows. Use these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Start program actions. Press these keys to the end of a document. Press one of these keys to ... function. Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. www.eMachines.com 23 Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these buttons to play your audio files and to copy,...
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You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on a single disc. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies... Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to 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...
You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on a single disc. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies... Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to 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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...Connect to -date. www.eMachines.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer to choose updates for Available Updates. Use Windows Update to extreme temperature ... that helps you can erase data on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. New content is the online extension of Windows that you with a tailored selection of updates that are not covered under your computer and keep your computer up-to the Internet....
...Connect to -date. www.eMachines.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer to choose updates for Available Updates. Use Windows Update to extreme temperature ... that helps you can erase data on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. New content is the online extension of Windows that you with a tailored selection of updates that are not covered under your computer and keep your computer up-to the Internet....
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...are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - 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...-click System. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The tabs on page 48....
...are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - 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...-click System. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The tabs on page 48....
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... cleared and call waiting is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Contact your computer. 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. You see... is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
... cleared and call waiting is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Contact your computer. 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. You see... is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
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.... ■ Make sure that makes a difference. If you are secure. Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Do not connect these devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. www...
.... ■ Make sure that makes a difference. If you are secure. Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Do not connect these devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. www...
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... is in Category 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 The Control Panel window opens. If your computer. ■ Run...
... is in Category 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 The Control Panel window opens. If your computer. ■ Run...
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... to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. www.eMachines.com 67 Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Modem Properties dialog box opens... click the arrow. The modem is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is noisy when it begins handshaking. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If no data, or if you want to adjust, then...
... to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. www.eMachines.com 67 Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Modem Properties dialog box opens... click the arrow. The modem is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is noisy when it begins handshaking. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If no data, or if you want to adjust, then...
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.... The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set to work offline. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting...
.... The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set to work offline. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting...
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...the instructions provided with it according to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to..." questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's ...
...the instructions provided with it according to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to..." questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's ...
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... of your hardware or software. Self-help If you have how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in our Web site...
... of your hardware or software. Self-help If you have how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in our Web site...
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... or registered trademarks of such damages. Use of this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Microsoft Corporation. www.eMachines.com 81 The information in writing from any time, without prior consent in this manual and the products it may appear ...and other rights owners. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are incorporated in newer publication editions. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. These changes are registered trademarks and MMX is prohibited. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, ...
... or registered trademarks of such damages. Use of this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Microsoft Corporation. www.eMachines.com 81 The information in writing from any time, without prior consent in this manual and the products it may appear ...and other rights owners. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are incorporated in newer publication editions. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. These changes are registered trademarks and MMX is prohibited. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, ...
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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