NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 6
... case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
... case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 15
... drive type). This drive may vary from the illustration below. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to Know Your Computer Front Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model...
... drive type). This drive may vary from the illustration below. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to Know Your Computer Front Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 16
... power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains your model and serial number. 9 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to turn...
... power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains your model and serial number. 9 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to turn...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 18
... speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the modem jack of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into this jack. Remove these ports. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device...
... speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the modem jack of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into this jack. Remove these ports. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 57
Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in offices around the world and can also be used to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Your municipality...
Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in offices around the world and can also be used to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Your municipality...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 59
... specific instructions they have for setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. The Ethernet device installed in your current setup. For information on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. If your ISP for instructions on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service...
... specific instructions they have for setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. The Ethernet device installed in your current setup. For information on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. If your ISP for instructions on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 82
... need to your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver...
... need to your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 104
... replayed on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. Creating a video DVD with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your legal advisor. If you record copyrighted material on -screen prompts to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK...
... replayed on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. Creating a video DVD with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your legal advisor. If you record copyrighted material on -screen prompts to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 183
...: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If...
...: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 187
... fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You cannot connect to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. If you empty the Recycle Bin. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Checking the hard drive for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For instructions...
... fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You cannot connect to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. If you empty the Recycle Bin. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Checking the hard drive for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For instructions...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 188
... with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that a key is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it . For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press each key to which you spilled liquid in correctly. Contact your ISP is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
... with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that a key is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it . For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press each key to which you spilled liquid in correctly. Contact your ISP is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 191
...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to the Media Center computer. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up and connected to temporarily disable the service. See also "Internet" on page 19. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...
...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to the Media Center computer. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up and connected to temporarily disable the service. See also "Internet" on page 19. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 194
... The damper wire is connected to the video port on page 108. Help and Support For more light to stabilize the internal aperture grille. The aperture grille allows more information about color uniformity. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is a critical part of...
... The damper wire is connected to the video port on page 108. Help and Support For more light to stabilize the internal aperture grille. The aperture grille allows more information about color uniformity. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is a critical part of...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 195
... turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for help. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. For more information about display types, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 49. Contact your company network Every network is working . For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 108. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure...
... turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for help. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. For more information about display types, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 49. Contact your company network Every network is working . For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 108. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 197
... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is not set to work offline. To make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup...
... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is not set to work offline. To make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 198
... support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that the volume controls are plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster...
... support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that the volume controls are plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 207
... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 208
... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 210
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 211
... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...
... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...