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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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... or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Press this jack. 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...
... or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Press this jack. 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...
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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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....emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to another. 72 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... a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your computer. You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer...
....emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to another. 72 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... a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your computer. You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer...
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www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one or more of multimedia features. To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for one memory card in a slot at a time. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data..., and creating CDs. Important Do not use your computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the following logos: If your drive has this logo... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. Installing ...
www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one or more of multimedia features. To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for one memory card in a slot at a time. CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data..., and creating CDs. Important Do not use your computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the following logos: If your drive has this logo... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. Installing ...
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.... Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to use. 5 Click OK. 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 to the hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines...
.... Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to use. 5 Click OK. 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 to the hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines...
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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 . - To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel 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...
... case, place it . - To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel 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...
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... the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. The main menu of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. Click/Double-click System. You will need to its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. To... pops out of used batteries following the manufacturer's instructions. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. 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...
... the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. The main menu of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. Click/Double-click System. You will need to its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. To... pops out of used batteries following the manufacturer's instructions. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. 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...
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...'s front cover may vary from the system board. 162 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...
...'s front cover may vary from the system board. 162 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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... with the port openings in the back of it in one screw is firmly tightened. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it . Do not fully tighten one screw before tightening another. 23 Gradually and equally tighten each captive screw until...
... with the port openings in the back of it in one screw is firmly tightened. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it . Do not fully tighten one screw before tightening another. 23 Gradually and equally tighten each captive screw until...
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...then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. ■ Make sure...drive types" on page 142. ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in card. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. 177 CD or DVD drives The computer does ...
...then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. ■ Make sure...drive types" on page 142. ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in card. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. 177 CD or DVD drives The computer does ...
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... tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and ...Ethernet network jack. See "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 19. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is disabled before using the modem....
... tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and ...Ethernet network jack. See "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 19. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is disabled before using the modem....
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... want to work offline. You see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the Search box... the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory.
... want to work offline. You see a "Printer is out of the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the Search box... the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory.
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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...
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Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer ... 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 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer ... 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 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
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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 ... 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...
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 ... 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...