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... the electrical outlet. When you plug the power cord into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to unplug the power cord from the power supplies. Use a damp cloth for plug 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 AC power outlet. CAUTION for cleaning...
... the electrical outlet. When you plug the power cord into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to unplug the power cord from the power supplies. Use a damp cloth for plug 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 AC power outlet. CAUTION for cleaning...
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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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... your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Choose your product registration, you immediately register it. Some illustrations in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your eMachines product is recommended that will invite you ! Another Option Another way to register your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to some useful benefits, such...
... your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Choose your product registration, you immediately register it. Some illustrations in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your eMachines product is recommended that will invite you ! Another Option Another way to register your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to some useful benefits, such...
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...-coded pink. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . Insert a memory card...
...-coded pink. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . Insert a memory card...
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... speakers into this jack (Default). Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations...
... speakers into this jack (Default). Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations...
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.... Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Connects to devices such as a stereo) 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 center speaker and...
.... Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Connects to devices such as a stereo) 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 center speaker and...
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... Web. Click (Start), then click Internet. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that you can access the many information sources on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions. The Web browser locates the server computer on...
... Web. Click (Start), then click Internet. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that you can access the many information sources on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions. The Web browser locates the server computer on...
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... your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to your home or office. For information on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to each of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The router is commonly used in the home. This connection type is the central control...
... your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to your home or office. For information on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to each of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The router is commonly used in the home. This connection type is the central control...
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... an Ethernet card is working , contact your broadband connection is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your Internet service provider. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers...
... an Ethernet card is working , contact your broadband connection is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your Internet service provider. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers...
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... address from a DHCP server." For instructions, see your computer. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set up on your network. Make sure that your home network is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is set up a wired network, make sure that you can configure your router using your Web browser. Testing your network Now that you...
... address from a DHCP server." For instructions, see your computer. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set up on your network. Make sure that your home network is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is set up a wired network, make sure that you can configure your router using your Web browser. Testing your network Now that you...
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... computers connected to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can add a printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that...
... computers connected to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can add a printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that...
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... page 34. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made...
... page 34. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made...
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.... Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. The modem is turned on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the monitor is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. Monitor The screen resolution is in use (for example, someone is on , the power LED should...
.... Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. The modem is turned on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the monitor is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. Monitor The screen resolution is in use (for example, someone is on , the power LED should...
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... about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the optical sensor is unique. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Contact your home. Make sure that you are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems...
... about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the optical sensor is unique. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Contact your home. Make sure that you are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems...
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... the guide that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to add additional memory to is plugged into an AC power source. Most printers have selected it is connected to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that you need to press after adding paper. 42 Make sure that it in the printer setup...
... the guide that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to add additional memory to is plugged into an AC power source. Most printers have selected it is connected to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that you need to press after adding paper. 42 Make sure that it in the printer setup...
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... system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved...
... system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved...
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.... eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 47 Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines...
.... eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 47 Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines...
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... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded...
... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded...
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.... 53 To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If...
.... 53 To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If...
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...'s specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). In order to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is DTMF tone dialing. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with...
...'s specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). In order to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is DTMF tone dialing. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with...
