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The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that matches the power requirements of this computer to the AC power source indicated on the cord. 8 If you are not sure of the type of all equipment plugged into the computer through the cabinet openings. This product should not be placed near water. 11 This product is eqiupped with this computer, make sure that the total amperage rating of AC power available, consult your computer system's information label. This is provided. 5 Never push objects of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings....
The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that matches the power requirements of this computer to the AC power source indicated on the cord. 8 If you are not sure of the type of all equipment plugged into the computer through the cabinet openings. This product should not be placed near water. 11 This product is eqiupped with this computer, make sure that the total amperage rating of AC power available, consult your computer system's information label. This is provided. 5 Never push objects of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings....
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Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in performance indicating a need for service. Stop If you ever have to normal operation. Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be ...
Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in performance indicating a need for service. Stop If you ever have to normal operation. Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be ...
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... consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this user's guide is subject to change without notice. v eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. All rights reserved. Before You Read The information in the United States and/or other product and brand...
... consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this user's guide is subject to change without notice. v eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. All rights reserved. Before You Read The information in the United States and/or other product and brand...
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Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location 2-1 2. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4....
Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location 2-1 2. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4....
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Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 ...
Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 ...
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Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Introduction 1-1
Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Introduction 1-1
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Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which generates an electromagnetic field. Moderate environment conditions. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other source of heat. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of your system and all your equipment to any other peripheral devices. Leave ...
Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which generates an electromagnetic field. Moderate environment conditions. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other source of heat. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of your system and all your equipment to any other peripheral devices. Leave ...
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To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to operate at 115V or 230V. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be used to set correctly for your computer. The power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage selection switch. 2. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to the mainboard...
To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to operate at 115V or 230V. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be used to set correctly for your computer. The power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage selection switch. 2. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to the mainboard...
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3. WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices due to lighting and power line surges. This will prevent damage to the Setting Up Your Computer. Setting Up Your System 2-3 Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. CAUTION For protection of your computer and other devices during a lightning...
3. WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices due to lighting and power line surges. This will prevent damage to the Setting Up Your Computer. Setting Up Your System 2-3 Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. CAUTION For protection of your computer and other devices during a lightning...
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Turning On the Computer To turn it off your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Before turning off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turn off your computer, save your computer. 2. Turn on the computer or to your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Turning Off the Computer To turn...
Turning On the Computer To turn it off your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Before turning off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turn off your computer, save your computer. 2. Turn on the computer or to your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Turning Off the Computer To turn...
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The procedures in this manual assume that system for instructions on installation and use. Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive To use your floppy disk drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into place. And then slide the disk into the drive until it . NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. Using Your Computer 3-1 You could lose data. Using Your Computer To use your computer, you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on. When the disk pops, remove it clicks into the drive, as OS/2...
The procedures in this manual assume that system for instructions on installation and use. Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive To use your floppy disk drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into place. And then slide the disk into the drive until it . NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. Using Your Computer 3-1 You could lose data. Using Your Computer To use your computer, you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on. When the disk pops, remove it clicks into the drive, as OS/2...
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Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in one media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one time. Insert only one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Inserting the Media ...
Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in one media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one time. Insert only one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Inserting the Media ...
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Using Your Computer 3-3 NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. You could lose data. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in My Computer. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in this right slot. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. When you ...
Using Your Computer 3-3 NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. You could lose data. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in My Computer. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in this right slot. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. When you ...
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Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open , carefully pull it out. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to open the disc tray. then press the load/eject button. NOTES When your system. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is turned off ; Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you want to open the tray. Using an Optical Drive To ...
Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open , carefully pull it out. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to open the disc tray. then press the load/eject button. NOTES When your system. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is turned off ; Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you want to open the tray. Using an Optical Drive To ...
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Works with Alt key, this key captures active window. Controls the current command line or operation. To enable the function of keyboard input or executes a command. Stops the current operation (used with other keys to Windows other keys to lowercase when pressed again. It corresponds to the right button of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to perform special (control) function. Ends a line of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in Control panel. Turns the insert function on the clipboard. Changes the function of the keyboard are ...
Works with Alt key, this key captures active window. Controls the current command line or operation. To enable the function of keyboard input or executes a command. Stops the current operation (used with other keys to Windows other keys to lowercase when pressed again. It corresponds to the right button of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to perform special (control) function. Ends a line of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in Control panel. Turns the insert function on the clipboard. Changes the function of the keyboard are ...
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The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button once. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; NOTE Depending on . Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. If you are left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left -handed, you can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. The numeric keys on a function and again to another...
The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button once. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; NOTE Depending on . Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. If you are left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left -handed, you can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. The numeric keys on a function and again to another...
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Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Click the OK button. Click the Close button. Using Your Computer 3-7 When the Master Volume window appears, in the each device area, drag the volume bar up or down to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2. Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume ...
Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Click the OK button. Click the Close button. Using Your Computer 3-7 When the Master Volume window appears, in the each device area, drag the volume bar up or down to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2. Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume ...
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To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Then disconnect any of your computer. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Installing and ...
To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Then disconnect any of your computer. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Installing and ...
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NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. 3. Set the cover aside. Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives
NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. 3. Set the cover aside. Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives