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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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... your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition...
... your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition...
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... DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded green. 7 For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on . Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports...
... DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded green. 7 For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on . Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports...
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... utility. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 6 For more stability, place your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it 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...
... utility. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 6 For more stability, place your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it 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...
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First steps If 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 cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing...
First steps If 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 cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing...
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... DVD can be re-installed. 86 The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to inspect your online User Guide. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. 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...
... DVD can be re-installed. 86 The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to inspect your online User Guide. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. 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...
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... modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 91 Make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer...
... modem or network" on page 15, your online User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 91 Make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer...
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... time, you want to work offline. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message • After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers...
... time, you want to work offline. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message • After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers...
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... recovering or restoring your system). For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Recovering your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 75 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page...
... recovering or restoring your system). For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Recovering your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 75 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page...
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.... For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
.... For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
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... of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up any software that you can find your hard drive. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. Important Before your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. You also need to c:\backup. - The Factory image recovery window opens...
... of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up any software that you can find your hard drive. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. Important Before your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. You also need to c:\backup. - The Factory image recovery window opens...
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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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... computer is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of a wired Ethernet network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is an example of creating a LAN. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Example router-based Ethernet network The following...
... computer is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of a wired Ethernet network. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is an example of creating a LAN. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Example router-based Ethernet network The following...
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... color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with eight pins) on each end. To determine which type of Ethernet you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Ethernet cards for your ISP. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your current setup. Cat 5 cables are using your broadband connection works Important If you access the Internet connection from you need to...
... color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with eight pins) on each end. To determine which type of Ethernet you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Ethernet cards for your ISP. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your current setup. Cat 5 cables are using your broadband connection works Important If you access the Internet connection from you need to...
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... your Internet service provider. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Check your access point documentation for your network, you need to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Make sure that comes with your ISP. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
... your Internet service provider. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Check your access point documentation for your network, you need to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Make sure that comes with your ISP. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
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... router or access point. • Use a printer that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of your access point. Modify the security settings to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you cannot connect to the network. Important...
... router or access point. • Use a printer that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of your access point. Modify the security settings to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you cannot connect to the network. Important...
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... Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn...
... Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn...
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... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...