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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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... powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug a microphone into this port. Contains information about your model and serial number. 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 button to turn...
... powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug a microphone into this port. Contains information about your model and serial number. 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 button to turn...
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...-coded blue. 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 an environment such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices...
...-coded blue. 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 an environment such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices...
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... will need to install the new battery the same way. Important 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 on the system board and note its side. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in the...
... will need to install the new battery the same way. Important 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 on the system board and note its side. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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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... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...
... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...
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... browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. Connecting to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You cannot connect to...
... browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. Connecting to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You cannot connect to...
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... if a memory module is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service.
... if a memory module is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service.
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... appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 The modem is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the...
... appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 The modem is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the...
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... damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen...
... damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen...
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..., turned on ■ Make sure that the printer is unique. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is online. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Printer The printer will not turn on but will not turn on , and working device, such...
..., turned on ■ Make sure that the printer is unique. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is online. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Printer The printer will not turn on but will not turn on , and working device, such...
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... see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is not set to is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
... see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is not set to is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
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... for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make...
... for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make...
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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...