User Guide
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... Control panel. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Control cursor location. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on and off. Controls scrolling in Shift mode. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Works with other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Moves the cursor back one tab to enter alternate character codes or functions. Displays...
... Control panel. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Control cursor location. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on and off. Controls scrolling in Shift mode. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Works with other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Moves the cursor back one tab to enter alternate character codes or functions. Displays...
User Guide
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... be booted with #3 (if there is) in the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your system are in the optical drive. All data in the optical drive while your hard disk. 8. If the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. And press Enter to continue..." You can update drivers in the optical drive. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. NOTE The drivers for your optical drive...
... be booted with #3 (if there is) in the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your system are in the optical drive. All data in the optical drive while your hard disk. 8. If the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. And press Enter to continue..." You can update drivers in the optical drive. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. NOTE The drivers for your optical drive...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... DVD drive. Turns on page 13. 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 button/ Power indicator IEEE 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...
... DVD drive. Turns on page 13. 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 button/ Power indicator IEEE 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...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your model and serial number. 9 Press this button to turn the power on . The button lights when the computer is turned on or off. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 13. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier...
... can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your model and serial number. 9 Press this button to turn the power on . The button lights when the computer is turned on or off. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 13. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case...
... work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... Maintenance. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Before you have determined the type of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your computer is listed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you begin setting...
... Maintenance. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Before you have determined the type of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your computer is listed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you begin setting...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied...
... or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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.... The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. We recommend that you are uncertain about your rights, contact your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your...
.... The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. We recommend that you are uncertain about your rights, contact your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your...
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... 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 connected. ■ Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is not full. ■ If an error...
... 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 connected. ■ Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is not full. ■ If an error...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on page 184. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 144. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on page 184. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 144. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... the keyboard by using it . www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your ISP for technical support. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you know works to make sure that came with your ISP may need to loosen a key that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections...
... the keyboard by using it . www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your ISP for technical support. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you know works to make sure that came with your ISP may need to loosen a key that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... modem cable is set correctly. See "Connecting the dial-up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See also "Internet" on page 19. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide...
... modem cable is set correctly. See "Connecting the dial-up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See also "Internet" on page 19. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... are not using your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your telephone service. If your house or a telephone line at a lower connection speed. Do not connect these devices to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with the modem at a different location). Listen to 33.6K. The Control Panel window opens. Line noise...
... are not using your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your telephone service. If your house or a telephone line at a lower connection speed. Do not connect these devices to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with the modem at a different location). Listen to 33.6K. The Control Panel window opens. Line noise...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... between the two modems that the line connected to make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with no modem information is available, a white screen appears with your computer. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Your fax communications program only...
... between the two modems that the line connected to make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with no modem information is available, a white screen appears with your computer. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Your fax communications program only...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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.... ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. The computer is running but there is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on page 108. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the...
.... ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. The computer is running but there is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on page 108. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the...
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... brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see your monitor documentation) or turn off your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 108. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is dim or difficult to your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is unique. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■...
... brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see your monitor documentation) or turn off your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 108. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is dim or difficult to your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is unique. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■...
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... Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is online. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear...
... Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is online. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear...
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... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 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...
... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 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...
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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...