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... from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using...
... from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using...
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... Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or 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...
... Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or 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...
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...this button to turn the power on . Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is accessed. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Turns on drive type). Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such...
...this button to turn the power on . Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is accessed. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Turns on drive type). Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such...
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The power supply should be set to 230. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description...
The power supply should be set to 230. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description...
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... restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on the system board and note its side.
... restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on the system board and note its side.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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...; Make sure that your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help . Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
...; Make sure that your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help . Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
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... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your ISP is set...
... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your ISP is set...
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... your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call...
... your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call...
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...: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. Type the...
...: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. Type the...
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... monitor is turned on . Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to your monitor's documentation. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to stabilize the internal aperture grille. Help and Support For more light...
... monitor is turned on . Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to your monitor's documentation. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to stabilize the internal aperture grille. Help and Support For more light...
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... the password. Printer The printer will not turn on but will not turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that CAPS LOCK is online. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Make sure that it on , and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on ■ Make sure that you may need...
... the password. Printer The printer will not turn on but will not turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that CAPS LOCK is online. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Make sure that it on , and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on ■ Make sure that you may need...
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... Use Printer Offline to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support...
... Use Printer Offline to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support...
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... the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are turned off. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Sound...
... the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are turned off. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Sound...
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... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
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...jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
...jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting 68 mouse buttons...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting 68 mouse buttons...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port...
... hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port...
