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... 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 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
... 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 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
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www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 Moving from your old computer 70 Transferring files and settings automatically 70 Transferring files and ... Troubleshooting 73 Safety guidelines 74 First steps 74 Troubleshooting 75 Add-in cards 75 Audio 75 CD or DVD drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL...
www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 Moving from your old computer 70 Transferring files and settings automatically 70 Transferring files and ... Troubleshooting 73 Safety guidelines 74 First steps 74 Troubleshooting 75 Add-in cards 75 Audio 75 CD or DVD drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL...
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The Support page also has links to your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • ... access your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your model of eMachines computer. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and...
The Support page also has links to your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • ... access your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your model of eMachines computer. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and...
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...can be played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. For more information, see your online User Guide. For more information about 5.5 hours of high-definition video. A dual-layer HD-DVD can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of your online User Guide. For ... discs Recording to make backups of standard-definition video, or about creating CDs and DVDs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can ...
...can be played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. For more information, see your online User Guide. For more information about 5.5 hours of high-definition video. A dual-layer HD-DVD can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of your online User Guide. For ... discs Recording to make backups of standard-definition video, or about creating CDs and DVDs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can ...
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Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
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www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47 To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown.
www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47 To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown.
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... hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to be removed.) Hard drive cage thumbscrew 4 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 5 If you removed previously or screws provided with your new drive. 48 Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive...
... hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to be removed.) Hard drive cage thumbscrew 4 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 5 If you removed previously or screws provided with your new drive. 48 Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive...
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www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To replace the heat sink ...12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the...heat sink. To avoid scratching the case, place it on inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. For more stability, place your system" on its side...
www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To replace the heat sink ...12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the...heat sink. To avoid scratching the case, place it on inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. For more stability, place your system" on its side...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
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... erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. The case can become brittle and easy to extreme temperature changes. www.emachines.com Caring... your computer to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer.
... erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. The case can become brittle and easy to extreme temperature changes. www.emachines.com Caring... your computer to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer.
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...emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive... space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers...
...emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive... space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.
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...214; Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of files you indicated are deleted. www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary ...files, such as temporary files and files in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to free hard drive space...
...214; Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of files you indicated are deleted. www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary ...files, such as temporary files and files in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to free hard drive space...
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...computer). If you try to run Error-checking once a week. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas.... Also use them. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may...
...computer). If you try to run Error-checking once a week. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas.... Also use them. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may...
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... disk errors in different places on the size of the file and put them back together. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Defragmenting...
... disk errors in different places on the size of the file and put them back together. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Defragmenting...
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..., then click Help and Support. To back up your files regularly to back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. Backing up files Backing up . The Computer window ... up, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on the hard drive. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press...
..., then click Help and Support. To back up your files regularly to back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. Backing up files Backing up . The Computer window ... up, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on the hard drive. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press...
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... software itself, to removable media, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Transferring files and settings manually You can move your data by copying them to the new computer. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, ...you must manually move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... software itself, to removable media, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Transferring files and settings manually You can move your data by copying them to the new computer. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, ...you must manually move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... device does not work, make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. For more information about preventing damage from static...
... device does not work, make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. For more information about preventing damage from static...
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... regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. See "Recovering your files to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 65. Chapter...
... regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. See "Recovering your files to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 65. Chapter...