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..., unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your torso or neck. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your...
..., unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your torso or neck. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your...
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www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down most system operations to turn off your ... your computer from the wall outlets. It also saves your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer completely off, it has been turned completely off or slow down your computer's Start...
www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down most system operations to turn off your ... your computer from the wall outlets. It also saves your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer completely off, it has been turned completely off or slow down your computer's Start...
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The computer turns off 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 saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down.
The computer turns off 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 saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down.
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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 thumbscrews on the ..., then pull the panel away from your computer. 35 To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous...
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 thumbscrews on the ..., then pull the panel away from your computer. 35 To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous...
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... connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If you have made will return to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in the menus and submenus, then exit from Step 2. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove... "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 6 For more stability, place your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. 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. You can...
... connect its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. If you have made will return to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in the menus and submenus, then exit from Step 2. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove... "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 6 For more stability, place your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. 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. You can...
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... can 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 your computer and other parts of dust. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away...
... can 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 your computer and other parts of dust. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away...
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... the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try...
... the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try...
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... is facing up . To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your DVD drive is 4. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page...
... is facing up . To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your DVD drive is 4. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page...
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... information about your Ethernet card, see the documentation that came with your Ethernet card. 78 The computer does not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that indicate they are working. Make sure that the other end is plugged into a network router, switch...
... information about your Ethernet card, see the documentation that came with your Ethernet card. 78 The computer does not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that indicate they are working. Make sure that the other end is plugged into a network router, switch...
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... the slowest component speed. A mixture of each Ethernet component. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you try to restore, then click Restore. A file was accidentally deleted If...
... the slowest component speed. A mixture of each Ethernet component. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you try to restore, then click Restore. A file was accidentally deleted If...
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... on page 16. • If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that came with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to the modem is working... diagnostics. If your modem, then click Properties. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 48K. Other factors...
... on page 16. • If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that came with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to the modem is working... diagnostics. If your modem, then click Properties. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 48K. Other factors...
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.... For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try...
.... For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try...
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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). •...