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Contents 1 Getting Help 1 eMachines Web site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye ...wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
Contents 1 Getting Help 1 eMachines Web site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye ...wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
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...to transfer pictures from one media type to another. Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. Activity indicator Media reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard... a different drive letter (for example, 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 phone. www.eMachines.com 31
...to transfer pictures from one media type to another. Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. Activity indicator Media reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard... a different drive letter (for example, 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 phone. www.eMachines.com 31
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... , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third...
... , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third...
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...online/offline button that mute controls are turned off. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Help and Support For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. You ...one time, you need to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the ...
...online/offline button that mute controls are turned off. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Help and Support For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. You ...one time, you need to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the ...
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... 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... 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
... 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... 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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... speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, 27 parallel 11 power 11 power cord 11 printer 9, 11 ...9, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 12 DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9,...
... speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, 27 parallel 11 power 11 power cord 11 printer 9, 11 ...9, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 12 DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9,...
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... 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... 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory 50 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 side panel 46 system battery 52 Internet broadband connection 27 buttons 23...Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... 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... 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory 50 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 side panel 46 system battery 52 Internet broadband connection 27 buttons 23...Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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...screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13... 24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting ...programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
...screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13... 24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting ...programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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password 70 PDA 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 ...9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting ... 25 moving 25 selecting 25 Scroll Lock indicator 23 scroll wheel 24 searching in Help and Support 4 serial number 9, 13 serial port 11 setting up safety precautions 76 shortcut menus accessing ...
password 70 PDA 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 ...9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting ... 25 moving 25 selecting 25 Scroll Lock indicator 23 scroll wheel 24 searching in Help and Support 4 serial number 9, 13 serial port 11 setting up safety precautions 76 shortcut menus accessing ...
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... memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring...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 drive port 9, 11 88...
... memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring...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 drive port 9, 11 88...
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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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... Activity indicator Memory card reader slots The memory card 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... 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. You...
... Activity indicator Memory card reader slots The memory card 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... 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. You...
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... Click the Advanced tab. 4 Click the arrow button to use. 5 Click OK. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword power management in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance... reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you want to open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you activated Hibernate mode. 116 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing ...
... Click the Advanced tab. 4 Click the arrow button to use. 5 Click OK. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword power management in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance... reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you want to open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you activated Hibernate mode. 116 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing ...
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...diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. 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. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to the...before using the modem. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ...
...diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. 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. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to the...before using the modem. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ...
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...printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline ...to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then...the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver...
...printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline ...to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then...the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60...91 cards adding expansion 171 inserting memory card 73 installing memory card 73 removing memory card 73 replacing expansion 171 slots 72 troubleshooting add-in card 177 troubleshooting memory card 184 types of memory cards supported 72 case closing 157 opening 154...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...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60...91 cards adding expansion 171 inserting memory card 73 installing memory card 73 removing memory card 73 replacing expansion 171 slots 72 troubleshooting add-in card 177 troubleshooting memory card 184 types of memory cards supported 72 case closing 157 opening 154...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...
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Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord ...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 ...
Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord ...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 ...
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www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52...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 9, 116 hyperlinks 43 I i.Link port 9, 11, 13, 90 IEEE 1394 port 9, 11, 13,...Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159...
www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52...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 9, 116 hyperlinks 43 I i.Link port 9, 11, 13, 90 IEEE 1394 port 9, 11, 13,...Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159...
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Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional ... 121, 122 scanning for viruses 123 updating definitions 124 Media Player 83 memory adding 158 installing 158 replacing 158 troubleshooting 184 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 72 replacing 162 using 72 menu bar 29 messages checking e-mail 47 ... objects 23 settings from old computer 147 MP3 file creating 88 editing track information 90 playing 83 MP3 player memory cards 72 MPEG file playing 83 multimedia adjusting volume 23, 81 playing audio CD 84 playing DVD 84, ...
Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional ... 121, 122 scanning for viruses 123 updating definitions 124 Media Player 83 memory adding 158 installing 158 replacing 158 troubleshooting 184 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 72 replacing 162 using 72 menu bar 29 messages checking e-mail 47 ... objects 23 settings from old computer 147 MP3 file creating 88 editing track information 90 playing 83 MP3 player memory cards 72 MPEG file playing 83 multimedia adjusting volume 23, 81 playing audio CD 84 playing DVD 84, ...