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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity... Setting up your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 19 Turning off your computer 19 Restarting ...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity... Setting up your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 19 Turning off your computer 19 Restarting ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113 Changing the mouse settings 114 Changing Power-Saving Settings 115 Changing the power scheme 115 Changing advanced power settings 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode 116 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113 Changing the mouse settings 114 Changing Power-Saving Settings 115 Changing the power scheme 115 Changing advanced power settings 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode 116 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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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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..." on drive type). 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 ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and ...
..." on drive type). 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 ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and ...
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...one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your model and serial number. 9 You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded...speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. 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, ...
...one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your model and serial number. 9 You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded...speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. 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, ...
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..., the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor ... (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before...
..., the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor ... (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before...
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...information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of these screws before opening the case. Plug a modem cable into this jack. If your computer. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K... 13. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack.
...information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of these screws before opening the case. Plug a modem cable into this jack. If your computer. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K... 13. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack.
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... To set at 60 Hz. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in the United States. Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using... Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If you set the power supply to 115V or 230V. During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this when your computer is...
... To set at 60 Hz. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in the United States. Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using... Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If you set the power supply to 115V or 230V. During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this when your computer is...
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www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your...instructions. In addition, your computer. To turn off your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for some reason you have not used for about five..., then click Turn Off Computer. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn ...
www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your...instructions. In addition, your computer. To turn off your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for some reason you have not used for about five..., then click Turn Off Computer. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn ...
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... × in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to close programs that are finished, Windows starts. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the...
... × in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to close programs that are finished, Windows starts. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the...
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Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 As each ... front of the cable into the network connector on the computer. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port).
Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 As each ... front of the cable into the network connector on the computer. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port).
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... on, cable or DSL modem first, router second, and computers last. 57 Your network should be available from the manufacturer's Web site. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with your...of router, see if entries are required in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off all of the devices, then power them , you can configure your router using the router to connect your network to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers.
... on, cable or DSL modem first, router second, and computers last. 57 Your network should be available from the manufacturer's Web site. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with your...of router, see if entries are required in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off all of the devices, then power them , you can configure your router using the router to connect your network to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers.
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To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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... properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer, ...
To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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... properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer, ...
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... examples only and may not represent the actual screens on computers that have a Video out or S-Video out jack. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is available only on your computer. The Video out or S-Video out jack on... To turn on page 10. computer. DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of headphones or external powered speakers to the Video in jack on your Control Panel is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks.
... examples only and may not represent the actual screens on computers that have a Video out or S-Video out jack. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is available only on your computer. The Video out or S-Video out jack on... To turn on page 10. computer. DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of headphones or external powered speakers to the Video in jack on your Control Panel is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks.
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... videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to Media Center features. entry button Power button Puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). www.emachines.com Using Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media ...Start button Opens the Media Center's main menu. Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Functions Shortcut buttons Give you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the...
... videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to Media Center features. entry button Power button Puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). www.emachines.com Using Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media ...Start button Opens the Media Center's main menu. Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Functions Shortcut buttons Give you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the...
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CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
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... click Yes. Single-monitor computer Dual-monitor computer 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to make reading the display easier. www.emachines.com Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such... Yes. 109 Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... click Yes. Single-monitor computer Dual-monitor computer 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to make reading the display easier. www.emachines.com Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such... Yes. 109 Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...a color. 6 Click OK. 111 If your Control Panel is in the Background list. - Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen.... Click Browse to stretch or tile the picture, you did not choose to select a background picture from other sources. www.emachines.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Changing the desktop background You can change the desktop background: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
...a color. 6 Click OK. 111 If your Control Panel is in the Background list. - Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen.... Click Browse to stretch or tile the picture, you did not choose to select a background picture from other sources. www.emachines.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Changing the desktop background You can change the desktop background: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
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... Saver tab. If your computer. To select a screen saver: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Windows previews the screen saver. ■ If you want to keep others from viewing your... a screen saver to customize the screen saver, click Settings, then make your screen while you are away from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... Saver tab. If your computer. To select a screen saver: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Windows previews the screen saver. ■ If you want to keep others from viewing your... a screen saver to customize the screen saver, click Settings, then make your screen while you are away from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.