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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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... to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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...
... to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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...
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... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com 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...
... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com 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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... set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...
... set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...
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... the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. 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. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
... the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. 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. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
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... use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide...
... use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide...
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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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.... This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your computer. on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on your computer. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug a modem cable into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo...
.... This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your computer. on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on your computer. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug a modem cable into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo...
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... on installing cards in your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for setting up your network, you should contact your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Internet service provider. If your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Important Broadband Internet settings will...
... on installing cards in your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for setting up your network, you should contact your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Internet service provider. If your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Important Broadband Internet settings will...
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... actual screens on your computer's video card supports it (it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. To 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 must have two video connections), you can connect...
... actual screens on your computer's video card supports it (it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. To 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 must have two video connections), you can connect...
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... a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on page 154. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. While troubleshooting...
... a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is turned on page 154. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. While troubleshooting...
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... modem jack. For instructions on page 184. 180 For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your computer...
... modem jack. For instructions on page 184. 180 For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your computer...
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... of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it . If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP for technical support. Press each key to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed...
... of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it . If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP for technical support. Press each key to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you have typed...
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... Internet to help determine if a memory module is failing. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. Make sure that the modem cable is connected to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up modem" on page 11 or your computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up and connected...
... Internet to help determine if a memory module is failing. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. Make sure that the modem cable is connected to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up modem" on page 11 or your computer. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up and connected...
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... video card documentation. Make sure that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all computers on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings...
... video card documentation. Make sure that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all computers on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings...
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..." error message ■ Make sure that you need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. To make sure that you may want to print to work offline. Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. Many printers have selected it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com...
..." error message ■ Make sure that you need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. To make sure that you may want to print to work offline. Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. Many printers have selected it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com...
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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...