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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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... eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. Turns on drive type). For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 31. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card...
... eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. Turns on drive type). For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 31. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card...
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... States. Plug a monitor into this jack. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this port. Plug a microphone into this switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon...
... States. Plug a monitor into this jack. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this port. Plug a microphone into this switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon...
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... incorrectly replaced. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer on its orientation. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel...
... incorrectly replaced. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer on its orientation. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel...
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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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... the program's printed documentation or the online help. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message.
... the program's printed documentation or the online help. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message.
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... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
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... get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to help determine if a memory module is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click...
... get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to help determine if a memory module is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click...
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... Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem, then click Properties. 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 get an error...
... Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem, then click Properties. 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 get an error...
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... contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The aperture grille allows more light 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. 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...
... contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The aperture grille allows more light 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. 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...
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... power cord is unique. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Press the button to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is turned off, then retype the password. Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
... power cord is unique. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Press the button to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is turned off, then retype the password. Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
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... clear the check mark. To make sure that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to use. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start...
... clear the check mark. To make sure that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to use. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start...
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... speaker connections. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are turned up. For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter...
... speaker connections. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are turned up. For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter...
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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...