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...-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings...
...-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... because hardware options and port locations may vary. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the eMachines community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. 2 Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you ! Another Option Another...
... because hardware options and port locations may vary. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the eMachines community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. 2 Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you ! Another Option Another...
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... telephone, or other device into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs...
... telephone, or other device into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs...
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... switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for your front left and right speakers into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this connector. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. The switch is user configurable for...
... switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for your front left and right speakers into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this connector. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. The switch is user configurable for...
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...) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your computer (Default). Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and...
...) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your computer (Default). Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and...
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... Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Help For more information about connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site. The speed that you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start your screen...
... Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Help For more information about connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site. The speed that you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start your screen...
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... connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. For information on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create a wired Ethernet network...
... connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Business networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. For information on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create a wired Ethernet network...
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... home setup, make sure that comes with your computer Setting up a network. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. If the connection is already installed on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your Internet service...
... home setup, make sure that comes with your computer Setting up a network. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. If the connection is already installed on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your Internet service...
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... networking is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Testing your network Now that you have named your computers and set up on each other. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection...
... networking is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Testing your network Now that you have named your computers and set up on each other. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection...
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... drives and printers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network, do one of your network. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging...
... drives and printers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network, do one of your network. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging...
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... the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up )" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. Type troubleshooting connections...
... the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up )" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. Type troubleshooting connections...
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... your setup poster to another device, make sure that came with your computer. If the monitor is not in the Search box, then press ENTER. Monitor The screen resolution is no picture • Make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that the connections...
... your setup poster to another device, make sure that came with your computer. If the monitor is not in the Search box, then press ENTER. Monitor The screen resolution is no picture • Make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that the connections...
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... or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your home. Make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. The mouse works...
... or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your home. Make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. The mouse works...
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... selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer...
... selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer...
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....emachines.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system to a previous system condition. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to factory condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 44 Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working...
....emachines.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system to a previous system condition. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to factory condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 44 Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working...
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... run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. • If you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore...
... run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. • If you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore...
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... on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. The boot menu is where you to continue. This process may take several minutes. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your...
... on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. The boot menu is where you to continue. This process may take several minutes. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your...
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.... 53 When to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in...
.... 53 When to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in...
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... set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with this appliance may not operate. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of any country or region in which it has been approved for emergency use . General This product complies with wireless LAN...
... set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with this appliance may not operate. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of any country or region in which it has been approved for emergency use . General This product complies with wireless LAN...