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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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... jack is turned on page 28. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this jack. To identify your model and serial number. Plug an IEEE 1394...
... jack is turned on page 28. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this jack. To identify your model and serial number. Plug an IEEE 1394...
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.../2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug USB (Universal Serial...
.../2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug USB (Universal Serial...
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... Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down all the values in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer. You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in the...
... Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down all the values in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer. You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in the...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your hard drive is turned...
... you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your hard drive is turned...
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... technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to which you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop...
... technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to which you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop...
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..., then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice...
..., then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice...
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... the modem you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. If your Control Panel is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation...
... the modem you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. If your Control Panel is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation...
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... before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information on . Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on degauss, see your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal...
... before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information on . Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on degauss, see your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal...
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.... Printer The printer will not turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that your power cord is free from cuts or damage. Make sure that it on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Contact your company network Every network is plugged into an AC power source. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box...
.... Printer The printer will not turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that your power cord is free from cuts or damage. Make sure that it on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Contact your company network Every network is plugged into an AC power source. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box...
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... to use. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that...
... to use. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that...
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... the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 21. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you may want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information, see a "Printer is online. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections...
... the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 21. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you may want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information, see a "Printer is online. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections...
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... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...