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...the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. 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 MS MS-PRO 3-2...
...the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. 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 MS MS-PRO 3-2...
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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. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. ...
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. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. ...
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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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... port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. 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...
... port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. 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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... reader. Contains information about how to turn the power on page 13. Memory card reader (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...
... reader. Contains information about how to turn the power on page 13. Memory card reader (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...
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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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... 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 left Label facing up left Label... from a digital 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 can also use...
... 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 left Label facing up left Label... from a digital 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 can also use...
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...drive You can use the remove hardware icon in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the front of the drive for the memory card reader access indicator to enjoy a wide variety of the following logos: If your drive for example, the E: drive), then double-..., playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to remove the memory card. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of multimedia features. CD drive Use your drive has this logo... Identifying...
...drive You can use the remove hardware icon in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the front of the drive for the memory card reader access indicator to enjoy a wide variety of the following logos: If your drive for example, the E: drive), then double-..., playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to remove the memory card. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of multimedia features. CD drive Use your drive has this logo... Identifying...
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...and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. The next time... Click the arrow button to open when you want to the power button. If your computer completely off. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. Help and Support For ...
...and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. The next time... Click the arrow button to open when you want to the power button. If your computer completely off. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. Help and Support For ...
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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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... case, place it . - CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR If you install the correct type of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the...
... case, place it . - CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR If you install the correct type of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the...
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...same size and voltage as the original battery in your computer, replace the system battery. Click/Double-click System. The main menu of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. The amount of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and...down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. Dispose of the socket. 159 www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer...
...same size and voltage as the original battery in your computer, replace the system battery. Click/Double-click System. The main menu of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. The amount of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and...down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. Dispose of the socket. 159 www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer...
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... on its side in front of your original component. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on...
... on its side in front of your original component. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on...
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CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the case by raising the right side of the system board about one inch. 15 Slide the system board about one screw before tightening ... bag for storage. Three screws are aligned top-to-bottom on the bottom of the system board. 14 Lift the system board away from the memory slots and place it . Caution The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the left side of the system board, three are aligned...
CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the case by raising the right side of the system board about one inch. 15 Slide the system board about one screw before tightening ... bag for storage. Three screws are aligned top-to-bottom on the bottom of the system board. 14 Lift the system board away from the memory slots and place it . Caution The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the left side of the system board, three are aligned...
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...pressing and holding F1 while your add-in alphabetical order. Battery See "Power" on page 191. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your computer restarts. Audio See "Sound" on page... 189. To identify your computer. 177 For more information, see the documentation that you have copy protection software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card. Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that you are trying to play...
...pressing and holding F1 while your add-in alphabetical order. Battery See "Power" on page 191. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your computer restarts. Audio See "Sound" on page... 189. To identify your computer. 177 For more information, see the documentation that you have copy protection software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card. Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that you are trying to play...
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... less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center... computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If...
... less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center... computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If...
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...To set to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press so the printer can start ...-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double...
...To set to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to press so the printer can start ...-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double...
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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...