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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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...and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. 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 answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start ...
...and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. 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 answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start ...
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...is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on distant objects. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on the monitor screen or shine directly into your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain....9632; Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of time. Do not use your computer...
...is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on distant objects. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on the monitor screen or shine directly into your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain....9632; Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of time. Do not use your computer...
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... not turned off your computer, it up your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. In order to turn off your computer. ...button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. While in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . ...
... not turned off your computer, it up your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. In order to turn off your computer. ...button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. While in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . ...
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The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on...If your computer does not respond, turn the knob on again. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. If you have to restart (reboot) your computer. Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. Help and Support For more information ...
The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on...If your computer does not respond, turn the knob on again. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. If you have to restart (reboot) your computer. Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. Help and Support For more information ...
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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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... down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a line, up the page, down , right, or left. www.eMachines.com 23 Use these buttons to launch your Internet home page, search, or e-mail programs. Use these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK..., or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these buttons to activate the function. Start program actions. Press these keys to move the cursor to ...
... down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a line, up the page, down , right, or left. www.eMachines.com 23 Use these buttons to launch your Internet home page, search, or e-mail programs. Use these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK..., or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these buttons to activate the function. Start program actions. Press these keys to move the cursor to ...
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Creating CDs or DVDs You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer to copy tracks from your music CDs ■ Edit music track information ■ Use your computer. You can use the ... music files from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can fit on your computer to...
Creating CDs or DVDs You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer to copy tracks from your music CDs ■ Edit music track information ■ Use your computer. You can use the ... music files from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can fit on your computer to...
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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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... a tailored selection of time, unplug AC power. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can erase data on your computer. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend...
... a tailored selection of time, unplug AC power. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can erase data on your computer. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its ... module automatically. Click/Double-click System. When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its ... module automatically. Click/Double-click System. When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the...
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... module is failing. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.... program to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and...
... module is failing. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.... program to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and...
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... noise it can also call your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. www.eMachines.com 65 Listen to the same telephone line as 1). The Control Panel window opens. When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either...
... noise it can also call your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. www.eMachines.com 65 Listen to the same telephone line as 1). The Control Panel window opens. When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either...
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... line connected to the Internet ■ The ISP may be having technical difficulties. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure... that the telephone line 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...
... line connected to the Internet ■ The ISP may be having technical difficulties. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure... that the telephone line 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...
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... in the Search box , then click the arrow. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is available, a white screen appears with no...Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and ...
... in the Search box , then click the arrow. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is available, a white screen appears with no...Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and ...
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... you want to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that you want to print to use. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control... 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 the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver....
... you want to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that you want to print to use. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control... 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 the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver....
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www.eMachines.com 73 The technician may have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have you .... If you use a surge protector, make sure that your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is nearby at the time...
www.eMachines.com 73 The technician may have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have you .... If you use a surge protector, make sure that your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is nearby at the time...
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... Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. For more how-to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Self-help If you have how-to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Help and Support For more information, see...
... Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. For more how-to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Self-help If you have how-to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Help and Support For more information, see...
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... transmitted by any means or in any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. All rights reserved. in newer publication editions. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are reserved. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Reverse ... Inc. Gateway may appear in the United States and/or other countries. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are made periodically. The information in this manual. www.eMachines.com 81 No part of eMachines, Inc, in this manual has been carefully checked and is not responsible for...
... transmitted by any means or in any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. All rights reserved. in newer publication editions. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are reserved. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Reverse ... Inc. Gateway may appear in the United States and/or other countries. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are made periodically. The information in this manual. www.eMachines.com 81 No part of eMachines, Inc, in this manual has been carefully checked and is not responsible for...
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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