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... 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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
... 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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
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...) 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 this port. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 Turns on page 13. For more information about your drive type...
...) 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 this port. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 Turns on page 13. For more information about your drive type...
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... "Using the memory card reader" on . Contains your model and serial number. 9 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is turned on page 72. The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Installing a printer...
... "Using the memory card reader" on . Contains your model and serial number. 9 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is turned on page 72. The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Installing a printer...
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... record sound on page 13. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the modem jack of the modem cable into this jack. Plug an external audio input...
... record sound on page 13. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the modem jack of the modem cable into this jack. Plug an external audio input...
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... an Ethernet network, you to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Your...
... an Ethernet network, you to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Your...
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... drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. If one . Before you begin setting up a network. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your network, you must give each computer on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed...
... drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. If one . Before you begin setting up a network. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your network, you must give each computer on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed...
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.... 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. 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 an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by...
.... 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. 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 an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by...
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..., contact your computer for other remedies. Otherwise, you need permission from the copyright owner. Creating a video DVD 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 recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go. For more information, click the...
..., contact your computer for other remedies. Otherwise, you need permission from the copyright owner. Creating a video DVD 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 recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go. For more information, click the...
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... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, 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...
... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, 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...
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.... To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. OR - See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 184. 180 Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on page 11 or your setup poster to make sure that your account with your setup poster to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
.... To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. OR - See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 184. 180 Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on page 11 or your setup poster to make sure that your account with your setup poster to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
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... each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard If you may be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. Contact your computer. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make...
... each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard If you may be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. Contact your computer. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make...
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... and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. 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. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com...
... and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. 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. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com...
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... the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is not uniform Make sure that you know works to the video port on page...
... the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is not uniform Make sure that you know works to the video port on page...
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... working to make sure that the optical sensor is dim or difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. You cannot see the documentation that your monitor and video card documentation. Help and Support For more information about setting up a network in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your home, see your Ethernet cable is working . Make...
... working to make sure that the optical sensor is dim or difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. You cannot see the documentation that your monitor and video card documentation. Help and Support For more information about setting up a network in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your home, see your Ethernet cable is working . Make...
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... adding additional memory. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear...
... adding additional memory. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear...
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....emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer is supplying power. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that the volume controls are turned off...
....emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer is supplying power. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that the volume controls are turned off...
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... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
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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...
