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... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
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... troubleshooting 60 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
... troubleshooting 60 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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...18 system battery replacing 52 system identification label 9, 13 T technical support Technical Support 74 tips before contacting 73 telephone jack 11 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 ... 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...
...18 system battery replacing 52 system identification label 9, 13 T technical support Technical Support 74 tips before contacting 73 telephone jack 11 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 ... 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...
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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 ...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 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing...
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 ...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 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing...
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... cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. About startup and hard drive passwords Tips & Tricks Make sure that would be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you cannot replace the information stored on your computer or access your files. You can access ... for each person who uses your computer's BIOS Setup utility. You have to enter your password when you will have to eMachines so we can remember. About Windows XP user accounts Windows lets you cannot bypass it . The password feature is keeping your computer.
... cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. About startup and hard drive passwords Tips & Tricks Make sure that would be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you cannot replace the information stored on your computer or access your files. You can access ... for each person who uses your computer's BIOS Setup utility. You have to enter your password when you will have to eMachines so we can remember. About Windows XP user accounts Windows lets you cannot bypass it . The password feature is keeping your computer.
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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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... 7 Connect the new card reader's USB cable to the system board. 8 Use the screw you are replacing an existing drive, go to add or replace a hard drive. Adding or replacing a hard drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to Step 4. If you removed previously to secure the card ...following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 157. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. www.emachines.com 5 Slide the card reader out of the hard drive. 163 Adding or replacing a hard drive 6 Slide the new...
... 7 Connect the new card reader's USB cable to the system board. 8 Use the screw you are replacing an existing drive, go to add or replace a hard drive. Adding or replacing a hard drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to Step 4. If you removed previously to secure the card ...following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 157. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. www.emachines.com 5 Slide the card reader out of the hard drive. 163 Adding or replacing a hard drive 6 Slide the new...
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... the four screws that secures the hard drive bay to the case. Screw 5 Slide the hard drive bay away from the case. 164 6 If you removed previously to secure the hard drive to the hard drive bay. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 4 Remove the screw that secure the hard drive to the drive bay. (Only the two screws on...
... the four screws that secures the hard drive bay to the case. Screw 5 Slide the hard drive bay away from the case. 164 6 If you removed previously to secure the hard drive to the hard drive bay. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 4 Remove the screw that secure the hard drive to the drive bay. (Only the two screws on...
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www.emachines.com Replacing the rear fan 11 Slide the hard drive bay back into position, then secure it to the case using the screw you removed previously. 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the rear fan Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the...
www.emachines.com Replacing the rear fan 11 Slide the hard drive bay back into position, then secure it to the case using the screw you removed previously. 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the rear fan Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the...
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...WMA files 88 customizing 107 cutting files and folders 31, 39 text and graphics 39 CyberLink PowerDVD 86 D default printer 190 defragmenting hard drive 145 deleting files and folders 26, 31, 32, 39, 143 desktop adding icons 28 200 adding shortcuts 28 adjusting settings 108..., 86 troubleshooting 177, 179 DVD drive adding 160 identifying 73, 74 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177, 179 using 73 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 53 E editing music track information 90 video 92 editing buttons 21 editing video 90 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 154 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 ...
...WMA files 88 customizing 107 cutting files and folders 31, 39 text and graphics 39 CyberLink PowerDVD 86 D default printer 190 defragmenting hard drive 145 deleting files and folders 26, 31, 32, 39, 143 desktop adding icons 28 200 adding shortcuts 28 adjusting settings 108..., 86 troubleshooting 177, 179 DVD drive adding 160 identifying 73, 74 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177, 179 using 73 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 53 E editing music track information 90 video 92 editing buttons 21 editing video 90 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 154 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 ...
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www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 ...for 33, 34 sharing 58 un-sharing 59 viewing 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 ...
www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 ...for 33, 34 sharing 58 un-sharing 59 viewing 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 ...
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Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 ... in jack 11 line out jack 11 links 43 M maintenance backing up files 146 checking for drive errors 144 checking hard drive space 143 cleaning case 140 cleaning component exteriors 141 cleaning computer display 141 cleaning computer screen 141 ... viruses 123 updating definitions 124 Media Player 83 memory adding 158 installing 158 replacing 158 troubleshooting 184 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 72 replacing 162 using 72 menu bar 29 messages checking e-mail 47 sending e-mail 46...
Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 ... in jack 11 line out jack 11 links 43 M maintenance backing up files 146 checking for drive errors 144 checking hard drive space 143 cleaning case 140 cleaning component exteriors 141 cleaning computer display 141 cleaning computer screen 141 ... viruses 123 updating definitions 124 Media Player 83 memory adding 158 installing 158 replacing 158 troubleshooting 184 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 72 replacing 162 using 72 menu bar 29 messages checking e-mail 47 sending e-mail 46...
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Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus ...53 surge protector 18 S-Video (TV) out jack 76 switch voltage selection 10 system battery replacing 159 system board replacing 172 system identification label 9 T taskbar 26 TCP/IP protocol configuring 53 technical support Technical ...cards 177 CD drive 177 cleaning CD 142 cleaning DVD 142 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 ...
Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus ...53 surge protector 18 S-Video (TV) out jack 76 switch voltage selection 10 system battery replacing 159 system board replacing 172 system identification label 9 T taskbar 26 TCP/IP protocol configuring 53 technical support Technical ...cards 177 CD drive 177 cleaning CD 142 cleaning DVD 142 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 ...