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... bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
... bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
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www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 Moving from your old computer 70 Transferring files and settings automatically 70 Transferring files and ... Troubleshooting 73 Safety guidelines 74 First steps 74 Troubleshooting 75 Add-in cards 75 Audio 75 CD or DVD drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL...
www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 Moving from your old computer 70 Transferring files and settings automatically 70 Transferring files and ... Troubleshooting 73 Safety guidelines 74 First steps 74 Troubleshooting 75 Add-in cards 75 Audio 75 CD or DVD drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL...
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... may look different than your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet •...
... may look different than your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet •...
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...audio and video files You can be played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. For more information about 5.5 hours of standard-definition video, or about creating CDs and...online User Guide. You can be played on your computer to copy tracks from home video. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can...hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of high-definition video. Creating discs Recording to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. A dual-...
...audio and video files You can be played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. For more information about 5.5 hours of standard-definition video, or about creating CDs and...online User Guide. You can be played on your computer to copy tracks from home video. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can...hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of high-definition video. Creating discs Recording to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. A dual-...
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Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
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To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown. www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47
To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown. www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47
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Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on the new drive to the cage using either the four screws you are adding a new drive, set the jumper as instructed by the drive's user guide. 7 Slide the new hard drive... into the cage, then secure it to be removed.) Hard drive cage thumbscrew 4 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer...
Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on the new drive to the cage using either the four screws you are adding a new drive, set the jumper as instructed by the drive's user guide. 7 Slide the new hard drive... into the cage, then secure it to be removed.) Hard drive cage thumbscrew 4 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer...
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..." on page 38. 12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug... the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the...
..." on page 38. 12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug... the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
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Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you put any liquid can result in expensive repairs that you . • Keep all liquids away... • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump...
Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you put any liquid can result in expensive repairs that you . • Keep all liquids away... • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump...
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... bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever...
... bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever...
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Drive space information appears. 64 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer.
Drive space information appears. 64 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer.
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in user. • Files from all users on... cleans all folders. The types of files you want to delete, then click OK. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to free hard drive space. www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to select the types of files you...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in user. • Files from all users on... cleans all folders. The types of files you want to delete, then click OK. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to free hard drive space. www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to select the types of files you...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Also use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program ... that it found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use your hard drive for errors. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you want to run...
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Also use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program ... that it found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use your hard drive for errors. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you want to run...
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This is called fragmentation, and it to start over. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take hours to complete (depending on the drive so each file is normal. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Defragmenting the... unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the file and put them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK.
This is called fragmentation, and it to start over. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take hours to complete (depending on the drive so each file is normal. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Defragmenting the... unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the file and put them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK.
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...now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to do a complete hard drive backup. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to back up . To back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process ... Start, then click Help and Support. You should back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you have a recordable drive). Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
...now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to do a complete hard drive backup. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to back up . To back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process ... Start, then click Help and Support. You should back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you have a recordable drive). Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
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...old computer Transferring files and settings automatically You can manually transfer your personal data files by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to complete the transfer. Transferring files and... manually move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Important If your old computer does not ...
...old computer Transferring files and settings automatically You can manually transfer your personal data files by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to complete the transfer. Transferring files and... manually move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Important If your old computer does not ...
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... Help and Support. Warning Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your hard drive is turned on page 34. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable...
... Help and Support. Warning Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your hard drive is turned on page 34. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable...
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...your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your system" on the hard drive. Type the phrase file management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking ...page 66. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 65. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space"...
...your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your system" on the hard drive. Type the phrase file management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking ...page 66. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 65. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space"...