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..., stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you work and shut down your torso or neck. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and...
..., stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you work and shut down your torso or neck. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and...
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... about five seconds, then release it. Waking your computer from the wall outlets. From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off . 17 Waking up . www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the...
... about five seconds, then release it. Waking your computer from the wall outlets. From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off . 17 Waking up . www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the...
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Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer, press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button. To turn off . 2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18 The computer turns off your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). The computer saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer, press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button. To turn off . 2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18 The computer turns off your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). The computer saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down.
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Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 www.emachines.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive ...and modem cable before opening the case. To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to internal...
Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 www.emachines.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive ...and modem cable before opening the case. To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to internal...
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...settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in the menus and submenus, then exit from Step 2. All settings will be lost when you remove the system battery. Dispose ...on page 35. 6 For more stability, place your computer on its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38.
...settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in the menus and submenus, then exit from Step 2. All settings will be lost when you remove the system battery. Dispose ...on page 35. 6 For more stability, place your computer on its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38.
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... free of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. • Your computer is cooled by air...
... free of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. • Your computer is cooled by air...
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.... For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Some music... CDs have a DVD drive. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. • Restart your computer restarts. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 79. Audio See "Sound" on page 94. Make sure that the ...
.... For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Some music... CDs have a DVD drive. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. • Restart your computer restarts. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 79. Audio See "Sound" on page 94. Make sure that the ...
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... determined by the DVD drive. • Clean the disc. To be read by your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 24. • Make sure that the volume controls... are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your DVD drive is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have external speakers attached, make sure that the speakers...
... determined by the DVD drive. • Clean the disc. To be read by your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 24. • Make sure that the volume controls... are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your DVD drive is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have external speakers attached, make sure that the speakers...
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... your network and the second N should be the same for all computers on your network. The computer does not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and restart your Ethernet card. • Reseat the card. For more information about your Ethernet card, see the documentation that the router (if you...
... your network and the second N should be the same for all computers on your network. The computer does not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and restart your Ethernet card. • Reseat the card. For more information about your Ethernet card, see the documentation that the router (if you...
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www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword/phrase System Restore in your...
www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword/phrase System Restore in your...
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... sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with... the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 89 If your modem, then click Properties.
... sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with... the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 89 If your modem, then click Properties.
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... the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your company network • Every network is unique. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. •...
... the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your company network • Every network is unique. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. •...
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... computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...Digital 28 serial number 3 serial port 8, 32 setting up safety precautions 108 settings transferring 70 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts opening menu 23 shutting down computer 17, 19 side panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep mode 17 using 18 SmartMedia 28 software recovery discs 96, 98 re-...
... computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...Digital 28 serial number 3 serial port 8, 32 setting up safety precautions 108 settings transferring 70 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts opening menu 23 shutting down computer 17, 19 side panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep mode 17 using 18 SmartMedia 28 software recovery discs 96, 98 re-...
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www.emachines.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you ... your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your computer, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). •...
www.emachines.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you ... your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your computer, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). •...
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... list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click OK. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you have...
... list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click OK. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you have...