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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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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. 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
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... card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on page 30. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital...
... card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on page 30. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital...
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Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music ... 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. www.eMachines.com 35 Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your computer to copy tracks from your...
Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music ... 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. www.eMachines.com 35 Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your computer to copy tracks from your...
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...Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only 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's operating system,... repairs that are not covered under your computer and keep your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer...
...Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only 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's operating system,... repairs that are not covered under your computer and keep your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer...
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... the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you can use the backup files located on the hard drive. If you need to restore your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com Restoring your system All programs that were preinstalled on your computer are included in the instruction booklet that were...
... the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you can use the backup files located on the hard drive. If you need to restore your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com Restoring your system All programs that were preinstalled on your computer are included in the instruction booklet that were...
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... secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do...
... secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do...
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... hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Hard drive Troubleshooting You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. If the hard drive is in the Search box , then click the arrow. You see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. www.eMachines...
... hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Hard drive Troubleshooting You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. If the hard drive is in the Search box , then click the arrow. You see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. www.eMachines...
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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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... "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. 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...
... "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. 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...
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...emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive... files and programs to fit the entire computer display. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to suit your computer: ...
...emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive... files and programs to fit the entire computer display. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to suit your computer: ...
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...Local Disk (C:) is your diskette drive. 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 do not see the contents of the drive, click Show the contents of this drive. For information about the Windows ...desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The new folder is your hard drive...
...Local Disk (C:) is your diskette drive. 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 do not see the contents of the drive, click Show the contents of this drive. For information about the Windows ...desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The new folder is your hard drive...
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... folders. 2 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 have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility...
... folders. 2 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 have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility...
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... dialog box opens. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your computer. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network...
... dialog box opens. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your computer. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network...
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... list of 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. OR - For more information on the differences between the two types of CD players, click Windows Media Player. ...If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player...
... list of 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. OR - For more information on the differences between the two types of CD players, click Windows Media Player. ...If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player...
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... you do not want to record. 7 Click Rip Music. You can add music tracks to your music library by sorting, and add information to your hard drive as it is recorded. A progress bar appears next to your music library. 89 Windows Media Player records the tracks to each track as WMA files... Windows Media Player to , or working with, a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. If you are having trouble listening to build a music library. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the...
... you do not want to record. 7 Click Rip Music. You can add music tracks to your music library by sorting, and add information to your hard drive as it is recorded. A progress bar appears next to your music library. 89 Windows Media Player records the tracks to each track as WMA files... Windows Media Player to , or working with, a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. If you are having trouble listening to build a music library. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the...