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... the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO ...3-2 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in one time. Insert only one media in a slot at one of...
... the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO ...3-2 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in one time. Insert only one media in a slot at one of...
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.... When you turn off the computer. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in the slot, pull it out. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable...
.... When you turn off the computer. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in the slot, pull it out. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... bezel 156 Closing the 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...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... bezel 156 Closing the 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...
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Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
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... information, see "Identifying drive types" on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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: S/No: Component Optical drive USB...
... information, see "Identifying drive types" on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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: S/No: Component Optical drive USB...
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... speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on...
... speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on...
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CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
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..., the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer.
..., the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer.
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www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of multimedia features. Look on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating .... Important Do not use your drive has this logo... Identifying drive types Your computer may contain one memory card in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the following drive types. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. Installing ...
www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of multimedia features. Look on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating .... Important Do not use your drive has this logo... Identifying drive types Your computer may contain one memory card in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the following drive types. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. Installing ...
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...in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you activated Hibernate mode. 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called... save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the power button. The Control Panel window opens. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the...
...in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you activated Hibernate mode. 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called... save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the power button. The Control Panel window opens. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the...
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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... scratching the case, place it . - The tabs on page 154. 2 For more stability, place your computer. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module bank should snap in "Removing the side panel" on the sides of the...
... scratching the case, place it . - The tabs on page 154. 2 For more stability, place your computer. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module bank should snap in "Removing the side panel" on the sides of the...
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... Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer is incorrectly replaced. You will need to its side. The battery pops out of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer. Click/Double-click System. The amount of the socket. 159 If the computer clock... the old battery on its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer to install the new battery the same way. 8 Push the battery release tab. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer.
... Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer is incorrectly replaced. You will need to its side. The battery pops out of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer. Click/Double-click System. The amount of the socket. 159 If the computer clock... the old battery on its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer to install the new battery the same way. 8 Push the battery release tab. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer.
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To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... reader in "Removing the front bezel" on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board.
To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... reader in "Removing the front bezel" on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board.
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..., and one inch to the new system board. 19 Place the processor into the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you...
..., and one inch to the new system board. 19 Place the processor into the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you...
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...able to play these CDs on page 191. Battery See "Power" on page 73. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. CD or DVD drives The computer does not...trying to play a DVD, make sure that the drive is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Audio See "Sound" on your ...
...able to play these CDs on page 191. Battery See "Power" on page 73. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. CD or DVD drives The computer does not...trying to play a DVD, make sure that the drive is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Audio See "Sound" on your ...
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CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.... into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Contact your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update...
CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.... into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Contact your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update...
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CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. To set to be the default... for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control... ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 See the guide that you may want to print to is connected to work ...
CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. To set to be the default... for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control... ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 See the guide that you may want to print to is connected to work ...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...