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Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...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 turn the power on or off. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 33. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive... ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Turns on page 28. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire...
...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 turn the power on or off. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 33. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive... ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Turns on page 28. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire...
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...eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can use the CD or DVD burning program on your music files to build a music library ■ Listen to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive..., copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on a single ...
...eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can use the CD or DVD burning program on your music files to build a music library ■ Listen to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive..., copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on a single ...
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... , then click the arrow. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you can erase data on your computer. www.eMachines.com Magnetic fields can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to choose updates... system, software, and hardware. Use Windows Update to -date. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer. Dust...
... , then click the arrow. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you can erase data on your computer. www.eMachines.com Magnetic fields can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to choose updates... system, software, and hardware. Use Windows Update to -date. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer. Dust...
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... need to restore your computer to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you can use the backup restore discs or you created with the recovery media program..., on the hard drive, or on your computer are included in the instruction booklet that were included with your computer. The instructions for the purpose. Restoring your ...
... need to restore your computer to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you can use the backup restore discs or you created with the recovery media program..., on the hard drive, or on your computer are included in the instruction booklet that were included with your computer. The instructions for the purpose. Restoring your ...
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... about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First... are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
... about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First... are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
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...eMachines.com 61 You see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive... C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to another drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. If the hard drive is in the Search box , then ...
...eMachines.com 61 You see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive... C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to another drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. If the hard drive is in the Search box , then ...
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...finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 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... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
...finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 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... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip...
... telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing...10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122...and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140 ...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing...10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122...and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140 ...
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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 for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147...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 ...
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 for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147...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 ...
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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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...recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power... 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. CHAPTER 2:...
...recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power... 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. CHAPTER 2:...
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...Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com...window in a file cabinet. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 A computer usually has more information about the Windows ...
...Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com...window in a file cabinet. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 A computer usually has more information about the Windows ...
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... folder. If you do not see the contents of the drive or folder, click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on the Start menu.... 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ ...
... folder. If you do not see the contents of the drive or folder, click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on the Start menu.... 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ ...
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... name, Search will list all files and folders of that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of a name ■ Creation date ■ Modification date ■ File type ■... can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the left pane of the window. ■ If you typed. 33 www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that name. ■...
... name, Search will list all files and folders of that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of a name ■ Creation date ■ Modification date ■ File type ■... can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the left pane of the window. ■ If you typed. 33 www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that name. ■...
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...network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 58 If you share a drive, the entire contents of that folder will be available to everyone on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's ...have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to share, then click Sharing and Security. With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each ...
...network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 58 If you share a drive, the entire contents of that folder will be available to everyone on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's ...have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to share, then click Sharing and Security. With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each ...
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...For more information on the differences between the two types of CD players, click Start, then click Windows Media Player. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. The Windows Media Player opens. 3 Click Tools, Options, then click the Rip Music...files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 88 WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the...
...For more information on the differences between the two types of CD players, click Start, then click Windows Media Player. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. The Windows Media Player opens. 3 Click Tools, Options, then click the Rip Music...files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 88 WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the...
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...to each track as WMA files. Use Windows Media Player to a music file. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you download are automatically added to your music library. 89 You can organize your... from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library. ■ Downloading files from the Internet-When you are having trouble listening to your hard drive as it is recorded. Building a music library Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. You can add music...
...to each track as WMA files. Use Windows Media Player to a music file. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you download are automatically added to your music library. 89 You can organize your... from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library. ■ Downloading files from the Internet-When you are having trouble listening to your hard drive as it is recorded. Building a music library Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. You can add music...