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... a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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... ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the... most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You...
... ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the... most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You...
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.... Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Do not use your...
.... Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Do not use your...
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If your computer is in Windows to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not turned off your computer: 1 Click Start, ... computer will not be used your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, it up your computer When you turn off...
If your computer is in Windows to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not turned off your computer: 1 Click Start, ... computer will not be used your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, it up your computer When you turn off...
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...that are not responding. For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are finished, Windows starts. Important If your computer. As a part of the speakers. -OR- When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you... have to restart (reboot) your computer does not respond, turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the regular startup process, a program to...
...that are not responding. For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are finished, Windows starts. Important If your computer. As a part of the speakers. -OR- When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you... have to restart (reboot) your computer does not respond, turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the regular startup process, a program to...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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...left. Start program actions. Use these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.eMachines.com 23 Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See the program documentation to adjust the volume. Show if your Internet home page... key to copy, cut, and paste. Press these buttons to activate the function. These keys can also be used in Windows. Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet ...
...left. Start program actions. Use these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.eMachines.com 23 Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See the program documentation to adjust the volume. Show if your Internet home page... key to copy, cut, and paste. Press these buttons to activate the function. These keys can also be used in Windows. Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet ...
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Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Creating CDs or ...Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your computer. www.eMachines.com 35 You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files...
Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Creating CDs or ...Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your computer. www.eMachines.com 35 You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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...Available Updates. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Dust and dirt can erase data on your computer. www.eMachines.com Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes ...and your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you to...
...Available Updates. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Dust and dirt can erase data on your computer. www.eMachines.com Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes ...and your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you to...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to ... the bank. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to ... the bank. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs...
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...page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the... Contact your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information ...
...page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the... Contact your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information ...
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...modem. ■ Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). You can connect on the same line as the modem. www.eMachines.com 65 Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Do not connect these devices to see if that is..., call your house or a telephone line at a different location). Wiggle the modem cable to the same telephone line as 1). The Control Panel window opens. These lines do not work correctly. When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line...
...modem. ■ Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). You can connect on the same line as the modem. www.eMachines.com 65 Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Do not connect these devices to see if that is..., call your house or a telephone line at a different location). Wiggle the modem cable to the same telephone line as 1). The Control Panel window opens. These lines do not work correctly. When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line...
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...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your ...9632; Use the modem cable that the line connected to 33.6K. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is in use (for technical support. ■ See...
...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your ...9632; Use the modem cable that the line connected to 33.6K. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is in use (for technical support. ■ See...
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... "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Type...
... "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Type...
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...Panel is in the printer setup. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. To make sure that the ... Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To set to is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, ...
...Panel is in the printer setup. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. To make sure that the ... Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To set to is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, ...
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... is connected correctly to the instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power...have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps.
... is connected correctly to the instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power...have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps.
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... hardware or software, see "Identifying your computer. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide...
... hardware or software, see "Identifying your computer. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide...
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... at any time, without prior consent in writing from any defect or omission in any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any means or in this manual has been carefully checked and ..."e" and fi gure logo are reserved. All other intellectual property rights owned by any time. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of eMachines, Inc, in the U.S. All other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by copyright and all rights are trademarks or regiestered trademarks...
... at any time, without prior consent in writing from any defect or omission in any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any means or in this manual has been carefully checked and ..."e" and fi gure logo are reserved. All other intellectual property rights owned by any time. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of eMachines, Inc, in the U.S. All other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by copyright and all rights are trademarks or regiestered trademarks...
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... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85