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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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...; drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Press this button to turn the power on when the hard drive is turned on drive type). This jack is color-coded red or pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games...
...; drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Press this button to turn the power on when the hard drive is turned on drive type). This jack is color-coded red or pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games...
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... click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "First steps" on the screen, write down the exact message...
... click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "First steps" on the screen, write down the exact message...
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... your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to make sure that you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that...
... your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to make sure that you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that...
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... (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and...
... (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and...
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... Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
... Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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This jack is color-coded blue. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. If your computer. Remove these ports. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out...
This jack is color-coded blue. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. If your computer. Remove these ports. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out...
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... instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you must give each computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Device Manager window opens...
... instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you must give each computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Device Manager window opens...
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... may need to your computer. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. 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 from...
... may need to your computer. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. 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 from...
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... online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in...
... online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in...
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...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Type...
...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Type...
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... Internet This problem can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that a key is plugged in your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch...
... Internet This problem can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that a key is plugged in your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch...
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.... CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. See "Connecting the dial-up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Also make sure that your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear...
.... CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. See "Connecting the dial-up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Also make sure that your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear...
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... video card documentation. Networks You cannot connect to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Networking Your Computer" on page 108. Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your computer. For more information about display types, see the documentation that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
... video card documentation. Networks You cannot connect to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Networking Your Computer" on page 108. Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your computer. For more information about display types, see the documentation that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
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... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is connected to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. Make...
... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press the button to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is connected to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. Make...
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... 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...
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... 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...