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... Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front 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...
... Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front 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...
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... and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
... and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
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You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 24. This jack is color-coded green. 7 This jack is color-coded pink. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store...
You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 24. This jack is color-coded green. 7 This jack is color-coded pink. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store...
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... its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your notes from the utility. To avoid scratching the case...
... its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your notes from the utility. To avoid scratching the case...
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... work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning Make sure that you are secure. • Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power...
... work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning Make sure that you are secure. • Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power...
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... to DVD can be re-installed. 86 For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Reboot your computer, and your card reader will be replayed on another computer running Media Center...
... to DVD can be re-installed. 86 For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Reboot your computer, and your card reader will be replayed on another computer running Media Center...
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.... Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Contact 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. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on page 78. For more information about setting up a network...
.... Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Contact 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. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on page 78. For more information about setting up a network...
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... Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use...
... Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use...
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... software's installation instructions. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to its factory condition" on page 95. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. For instructions...
... software's installation instructions. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to its factory condition" on page 95. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. For instructions...
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... its original factory condition. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can find your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive. You still need to c:\backup. - OR - Important Before your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data...
... its original factory condition. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can find your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive. You still need to c:\backup. - OR - Important Before your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data...
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...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
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... power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 122 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 92 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 parallel port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery...
... power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 122 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 92 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 parallel port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery...
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... Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user...
... Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user...
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... a number that covers a broad geographical area. This connection type is commonly used to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local...
... a number that covers a broad geographical area. This connection type is commonly used to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local...
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...-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this point, if you access the Internet connection from ISP to ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from any network computer. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with eight pins) on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service...
...-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this point, if you access the Internet connection from ISP to ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from any network computer. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with eight pins) on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service...
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... information. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of Network adapters. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is listed. Check your access point documentation for your network, you have them already installed. If you are using your current setup. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on...
... information. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of Network adapters. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is listed. Check your access point documentation for your network, you have them already installed. If you are using your current setup. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on...
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... one of your Internet service provider. If you are using security. To add a printer to the network. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer. 52 Adding a printer to your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing resources With a network, you set up, log...
... one of your Internet service provider. If you are using security. To add a printer to the network. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer. 52 Adding a printer to your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing resources With a network, you set up, log...
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...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. For the location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens...
...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. For the location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens...
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... screen adjusting settings 66 resolution 71 saver 68 screen saver changing 68 Search utility 13 searching for files and folders 13, 14 security BigFix 63 data 58 hardware 58 lock slot 58 Norton Internet Security 59 password 58 user accounts 58 virus protection 59 Windows Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop...
... screen adjusting settings 66 resolution 71 saver 68 screen saver changing 68 Search utility 13 searching for files and folders 13, 14 security BigFix 63 data 58 hardware 58 lock slot 58 Norton Internet Security 59 password 58 user accounts 58 virus protection 59 Windows Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop...
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... editing tack information 35 playing audio CD 31 playing audio file 30 playing Blu-ray Disc 31 playing DVD 31 playing HD-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file...
... editing tack information 35 playing audio CD 31 playing audio file 30 playing Blu-ray Disc 31 playing DVD 31 playing HD-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file...