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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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... (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 ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number...
... (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 ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number...
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...on page 13. Contains your model and serial number. 9 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 . For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on or off. This jack is color-coded orange. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known ...
...on page 13. Contains your model and serial number. 9 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 . For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on or off. This jack is color-coded orange. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known ...
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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...device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. 72 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader ...
... 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...device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. 72 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader ...
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... audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. This is blinking. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following logos: If your drive for example, the E: drive), then double-click the...
... audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. This is blinking. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following logos: If your drive for example, the E: drive), then double-click the...
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...: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 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 .... 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open when you want to use. 5 Click OK. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is...
...: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 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 .... 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open when you want to use. 5 Click OK. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is...
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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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... snap in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 For more stability, place your computer. 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 bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on its side.
... snap in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 For more stability, place your computer. 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 bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on its side.
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...its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The amount of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old... battery on the system board and note its side. 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 ...
...its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The amount of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old... battery on the system board and note its side. 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 ...
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... board. 162 Important The color and shape of the case. 3 Remove the single screw holding the card reader in the drive bay. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the... to allow you to the system board. There should be enough slack 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 add or replace a CD or DVD drive.
... board. 162 Important The color and shape of the case. 3 Remove the single screw holding the card reader in the drive bay. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the... to allow you to the system board. There should be enough slack 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 add or replace a CD or DVD drive.
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CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the case. Do not fully tighten one screw, then the screw located diagonally to the ...-free bag for storage. Three screws are aligned top-to-bottom near the center of the case), then lift it out and away from the memory slots and place it in the case. 17 Replace each of the seven system board screws you do not damage the TIM. 174 12 Disconnect...
CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the case. 16 Slide the new system board into the case. Do not fully tighten one screw, then the screw located diagonally to the ...-free bag for storage. Three screws are aligned top-to-bottom near the center of the case), then lift it out and away from the memory slots and place it in the case. 17 Replace each of the seven system board screws you do not damage the TIM. 174 12 Disconnect...
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... information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. Occasionally...
... information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. Occasionally...
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... such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media... Center Program Guide" on page 19. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. See also "Internet" on page 11 or your setup...
... such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media... Center Program Guide" on page 19. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. See also "Internet" on page 11 or your setup...
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... ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is online. You... paper, make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. If your printer for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control .../Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver.
... ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is online. You... paper, make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. If your printer for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control .../Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver.
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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...