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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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... device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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 port. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive...
... device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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 port. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive...
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... port. Plug a serial device (such as Europe, the utility power is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Plug a microphone into this connector. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio...
... port. Plug a serial device (such as Europe, the utility power is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Plug a microphone into this connector. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio...
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... settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in your computer, replace the system battery. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery...
... settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in your computer, replace the system battery. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery...
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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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... modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start...
... modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start...
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... , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or...
... , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or...
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Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that...
Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that...
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....eMachines.com 67 The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For...
....eMachines.com 67 The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For...
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... 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is no picture ■ Make sure that you know works to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf...
... 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is no picture ■ Make sure that you know works to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf...
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... Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your company network Every network is unique. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off...
... Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your company network Every network is unique. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off...
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... Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double...
... Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double...
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... controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory...
... controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory...
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... not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits. Warning When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground...
... not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits. Warning When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground...
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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...