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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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... device" on or off. 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 jack. For more information about how to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . Turns on page 33. Press this jack. This jack is accessed. This jack is turned on drive type...
... device" on or off. 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 jack. For more information about how to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . Turns on page 33. Press this jack. This jack is accessed. This jack is turned on drive type...
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... added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on page 56. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power...
... added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on page 56. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power...
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... to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You cannot...
... to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You cannot...
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... a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your computer.
... a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your computer.
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Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be...
Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be...
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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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... cord. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard...
... cord. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard...
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... to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is not working correctly. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click...
... to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is not working correctly. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click...
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... use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on your computer's video card supports it (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...
... use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on your computer's video card supports it (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...
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... the program's printed documentation or the 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 all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into...
... the program's printed documentation or the 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 all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into...
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... page 12 or your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files...
... page 12 or your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files...
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... keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your ISP for technical support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables...
... keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your ISP for technical support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables...
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... connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is set correctly. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is disabled before using the modem. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
... connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is set correctly. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is disabled before using the modem. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
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... Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the router is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation...
... Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the router is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation...
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...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you may want to use. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make...
...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you may want to use. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ 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...
