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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 i
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 i
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... 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 ... 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 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and...
... 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 ... 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 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and...
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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 ... 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 87 Modem (dial-up 87 Monitor 90 Mouse 91 Networks 91 Passwords 91 Power 92 Printer 92...
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 ... 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 87 Modem (dial-up 87 Monitor 90 Mouse 91 Networks 91 Passwords 91 Power 92 Printer 92...
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Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
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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, .... Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into these ports. For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 28. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus...
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, .... Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into these ports. For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 28. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus...
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Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... E: drive), then double-click the file name. 28 Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. Chapter 3: Setting Up...
... E: drive), then double-click the file name. 28 Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. Chapter 3: Setting Up...
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... adjust the volume from the reader before you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to remove the memory card, or you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of...
... adjust the volume from the reader before you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to remove the memory card, or you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of...
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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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... the panel partially into place. 6 While pressing the bottom center of the color panel against the computer until you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 40 To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the... memory module banks on your computer. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into place. To install or replace DIMM...
... the panel partially into place. 6 While pressing the bottom center of the color panel against the computer until you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 40 To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the... memory module banks on your computer. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into place. To install or replace DIMM...
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... side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click... (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - When the module is displayed. 41 OR If you hear a click. 6 ...
... side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click... (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - When the module is displayed. 41 OR If you hear a click. 6 ...
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... The media panel on the front of the media panel on your computer can contain various features, including headphone and microphone jacks, USB ports, and memory card reader slots. Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the media panel.
... The media panel on the front of the media panel on your computer can contain various features, including headphone and microphone jacks, USB ports, and memory card reader slots. Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the media panel.
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...the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to your computer. 6 Remove the eight system board screws. www.emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the new system board by following the ... screws. 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor from the old system board by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 49, then install it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure...
...the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to your computer. 6 Remove the eight system board screws. www.emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the new system board by following the ... screws. 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor from the old system board by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 49, then install it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure...
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Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 56
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 56
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You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 79. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page .... • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. Audio See "Sound" on your computer restarts. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. •...
You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 79. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page .... • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. Audio See "Sound" on your computer restarts. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. •...
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Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your computer. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide... see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your system memory. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You see your online...
Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your computer. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide... see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your system memory. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You see your online...
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www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. To make sure that the printer...Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check ...
www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. To make sure that the printer...Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check ...
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... buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 87 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 52 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 52 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 79 troubleshooting Ethernet 78 troubleshooting expansion 79 troubleshooting... memory card 86 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing 37 opening 35 CD cleaning 62 copying 27 inserting 24 playing audio 26...
... buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 87 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 52 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 52 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 79 troubleshooting Ethernet 78 troubleshooting expansion 79 troubleshooting... memory card 86 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing 37 opening 35 CD cleaning 62 copying 27 inserting 24 playing audio 26...
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Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 ...
Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 ...
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www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs ... adding 42 identifying 25 replacing 42 See 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...
www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs ... adding 42 identifying 25 replacing 42 See 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...