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You can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Insert only one media in one time. Inserting the Media ... NOTE Do not insert several media in this left slot. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM ...an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in the slots.
You can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Insert only one media in one time. Inserting the Media ... NOTE Do not insert several media in this left slot. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM ...an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in the slots.
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... is blinking. You could lose data. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Removing the Media To remove the media in My Computer. Using Your Computer 3-3 Also, remove the...
... is blinking. You could lose data. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Removing the Media To remove the media in My Computer. Using Your Computer 3-3 Also, remove the...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
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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 ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side 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...
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 ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side 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...
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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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... files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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...
... files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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...
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... (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. The button ...to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link...
... (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. The button ...to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link...
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CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
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...camera to transfer data between your computer. Memory card types 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... the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. 72 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such...
...camera to transfer data between your computer. Memory card types 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... the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. 72 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such...
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...Wait for one or more of the following drive types. Look on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following logos: If your drive type...... Identifying drive types Your computer may contain one memory card in the previous table. 2 To...
...Wait for one or more of the following drive types. Look on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following logos: If your drive type...... Identifying drive types Your computer may contain one memory card in the previous table. 2 To...
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... more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want...Panel. Type the keyword power management in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you activated Hibernate mode. 116
... more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want...Panel. Type the keyword power management in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you activated Hibernate mode. 116
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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... by following the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 158...
... by following the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 158...
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... menu of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. www.emachines.com...
... menu of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. www.emachines.com...
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To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the card reader in the cables to allow you to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to lay the bezel on page 156, but leave its side in front of your...
To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the card reader in the cables to allow you to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to lay the bezel on page 156, but leave its side in front of your...
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... each remaining cable from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it out and away from the system board, including the front I/O panel connectors and the rear fan connector. 13...
... each remaining cable from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it out and away from the system board, including the front I/O panel connectors and the rear fan connector. 13...
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...configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you have copy protection software. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in card. You may not be read by following the instructions in alphabetical order. Battery See... scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. CD or DVD drives The computer does ...
...configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you have copy protection software. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in card. You may not be read by following the instructions in alphabetical order. Battery See... scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. CD or DVD drives The computer does ...
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... Guide. Contact your Internet account is disabled before using the modem. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up and connected to the Media Center computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. For information about troubleshooting, click...
... Guide. Contact your Internet account is disabled before using the modem. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up and connected to the Media Center computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. For information about troubleshooting, click...
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CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set to press after ... the printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you want to add additional memory to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. Press the button to the printer. To make sure that came with your printer...
CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set to press after ... the printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you want to add additional memory to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. Press the button to the printer. To make sure that came with your printer...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 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 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 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 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...