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...other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to your model of eMachines computer. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your...manual that are specific to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. For more information For more information about your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look ...
...other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to your model of eMachines computer. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your...manual that are specific to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. For more information For more information about your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look ...
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... this connector. Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this is preset at the factory. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this illustration. The switch is set to the correct...
... this connector. Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this is preset at the factory. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this illustration. The switch is set to the correct...
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...card reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 20. You can adjust volume using hardware controls: • If you turn off the computer. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. The volume control slider opens... out of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using your computer. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. You...
...card reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 20. You can adjust volume using hardware controls: • If you turn off the computer. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. The volume control slider opens... out of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using your computer. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. You...
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...other than one purpose. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Advanced 1 Connect your speaker setup. 31 The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek ...jacks for more than the default audio device, you need to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for your audio device(s) to...
...other than one purpose. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Advanced 1 Connect your speaker setup. 31 The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek ...jacks for more than the default audio device, you need to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for your audio device(s) to...
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...computer up-to-date. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on running smoothly. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer. New...content is added to the edge, not around in your online User Guide. For information on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in your online User Guide. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating ...
...computer up-to-date. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on running smoothly. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer. New...content is added to the edge, not around in your online User Guide. For information on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in your online User Guide. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating ...
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... 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. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader...
... 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. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader...
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...have accessed this category, the Location Information dialog box opens. Enter the information for additional troubleshooting information. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem ...cable is connected to the network jack. www.emachines.com Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. • Make sure that your modem is plugged into the telephone...
...have accessed this category, the Location Information dialog box opens. Enter the information for additional troubleshooting information. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem ...cable is connected to the network jack. www.emachines.com Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. • Make sure that your modem is plugged into the telephone...
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... faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 33.6K. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 4 If the Location Information dialog box opens, ...not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your modem, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly, see your setup poster or "Connecting a dial-...
... faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 33.6K. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 4 If the Location Information dialog box opens, ...not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your modem, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly, see your setup poster or "Connecting a dial-...
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... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start...
... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start...
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...; Check the cable between the printer and your computer. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. The Printer window opens. 92 Make sure that it is connected to...
...; Check the cable between the printer and your computer. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. The Printer window opens. 92 Make sure that it is connected to...
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... sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to the printer. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start... to press after adding paper. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category.
... sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to the printer. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start... to press after adding paper. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category.
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... pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by... re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that you created. (Your computer must create the ...
... pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by... re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that you created. (Your computer must create the ...
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...software and drivers using recovery discs If you want to recover, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the list, and you need to recover, try another... does not offer the software or driver you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover. -...
...software and drivers using recovery discs If you want to recover, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the list, and you need to recover, try another... does not offer the software or driver you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover. -...
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... mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your keyboard....Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with your computer, ...
... mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your keyboard....Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with your computer, ...
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Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. • This Reference Guide and your hardware or software. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Self-help If you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that came with your...more how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 106
Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. • This Reference Guide and your hardware or software. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Self-help If you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that came with your...more how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 106
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... 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 accounts 58 Protecting your computer from viruses 59...
... 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 accounts 58 Protecting your computer from viruses 59...
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... opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you specified. Windows automatically detects the optional built-in fax modem, check the hardware information that came with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Your dial-up when you are not sure whether your computer has a.... Sending a fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send or receive faxes using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 For more information about using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to send the first fax from ...
... opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you specified. Windows automatically detects the optional built-in fax modem, check the hardware information that came with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Your dial-up when you are not sure whether your computer has a.... Sending a fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send or receive faxes using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 For more information about using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to send the first fax from ...
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...Important For best results, all of components rated at different speeds will result in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. www.emachines.com Attached to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To ...and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the router are all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast ...
...Important For best results, all of components rated at different speeds will result in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. www.emachines.com Attached to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To ...and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the router are all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast ...
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... do not have Ethernet already installed. Setting up a network using for your network as well. 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have not already done so. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5 (Cat...
... do not have Ethernet already installed. Setting up a network using for your network as well. 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have not already done so. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5 (Cat...
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... drivers. If you are using your access point documentation for setting up your Internet service provider. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have connected the network cabling. Setting up a network. The System and ...setting network security. Check your current setup. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. This means that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To identify this computer on your router (wired network) ...
... drivers. If you are using your access point documentation for setting up your Internet service provider. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have connected the network cabling. Setting up a network. The System and ...setting network security. Check your current setup. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. This means that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To identify this computer on your router (wired network) ...