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... can use six types of the card slots. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. 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... can insert media in one time. 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.
... can use six types of the card slots. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. 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... can insert media in one time. 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.
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..., if your media has its title. 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. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light...
..., if your media has its title. 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. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light...
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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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... (depending on drive type). Turns 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...
... (depending on drive type). Turns 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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.... This jack is color-coded red or pink. Contains your model and serial number. 9 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...
.... This jack is color-coded red or pink. Contains your model and serial number. 9 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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...Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can use the memory card reader to transfer... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left ...
...Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can use the memory card reader to transfer... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up left ...
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.... This is blinking. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the front of the drive for one of...
.... This is blinking. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the front of the drive for one of...
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...Support. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to use. 5 Click OK. The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power .... 4 Click the arrow button to open when you assign different power saving modes to the power button. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you activated Hibernate mode. 116 If your computer completely off.
...Support. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to use. 5 Click OK. The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power .... 4 Click the arrow button to open when you assign different power saving modes to the power button. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you activated Hibernate mode. 116 If your computer completely off.
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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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...the side panel by following the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. 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. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM... with the notches on the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel ...
...the side panel by following the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. 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. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM... with the notches on the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel ...
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Dispose of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. The amount of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 6 For more stability, ... on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer to...
Dispose of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. The amount of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 6 For more stability, ... on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer to...
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Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your original component. 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. There should be enough slack in the drive bay. Important The color and ... in the cables to allow you to lay the bezel on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. 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...
Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your original component. 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. There should be enough slack in the drive bay. Important The color and ... in the cables to allow you to lay the bezel on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. 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...
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... storage. Do not fully tighten one screw, then the screw located diagonally to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it . Make sure that the processor is firmly tightened. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you...
... storage. Do not fully tighten one screw, then the screw located diagonally to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it . Make sure that the processor is firmly tightened. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you...
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... sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. ■ Try a different disc. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by pressing and holding F1 while your ...is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. Occasionally discs are listed in alphabetical order. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play a DVD, make sure that came with your add-in...
... sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. ■ Try a different disc. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by pressing and holding F1 while your ...is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. Occasionally discs are listed in alphabetical order. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play a DVD, make sure that came with your add-in...
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...the Program Guide. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up modem" on page 11 or your setup poster...You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. See also "Internet" on page 19. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or ...
...the Program Guide. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up modem" on page 11 or your setup poster...You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. See also "Internet" on page 19. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or ...
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.... You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you may need to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you...print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your Control Panel is in the printer setup. If your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The...
.... You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you may need to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you...print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your Control Panel is in the printer setup. If your printer for adding additional memory. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The...
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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...