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... 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...
... 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...
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.... Press this port. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette ...reader. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Plug a microphone into this...
.... Press this port. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette ...reader. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Plug a microphone into this...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or ...this switch is color-coded blue. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. Plug powered, analog front speakers...
...at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or ...this switch is color-coded blue. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. Plug powered, analog front speakers...
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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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...document, or to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.eMachines.com 23 Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to the end of keys and...program actions. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Use these buttons to play your audio files and to copy, cut, and paste. Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document....
...document, or to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.eMachines.com 23 Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to the end of keys and...program actions. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Use these buttons to play your audio files and to copy, cut, and paste. Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document....
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...and data to DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. Use your drive for one of blank media will result in less capacity. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Using the CD or DVD drive Using the CD or DVD drive You can use the double layer capability..., playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. www.eMachines.com 33 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to double layer DVD+R discs. Note: To use your computer to enjoy a wide variety ...
...and data to DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. Use your drive for one of blank media will result in less capacity. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Using the CD or DVD drive Using the CD or DVD drive You can use the double layer capability..., playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. www.eMachines.com 33 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to double layer DVD+R discs. Note: To use your computer to enjoy a wide variety ...
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...the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device...restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For more information, see the documentation that you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your add-in card. Battery See "Power" on...
...the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device...restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For more information, see the documentation that you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your add-in card. Battery See "Power" on...
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...is facing up . Your DVD drive's regional code must match. The regional code on your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com The regional code for the United States and Canada is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. ... reduce illegal disc distribution. Occasionally discs are turned off. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is 4.
...is facing up . Your DVD drive's regional code must match. The regional code on your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com The regional code for the United States and Canada is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. ... reduce illegal disc distribution. Occasionally discs are turned off. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is 4.
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... jack 11 line in jack 11 line out jack 11 microphone jack 9, 11 muting 21 audio CD See CD audio in jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12... 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... to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
... jack 11 line in jack 11 line out jack 11 microphone jack 9, 11 muting 21 audio CD See CD audio in jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12... 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... to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory ... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 recordable...
digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory ... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 recordable...
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Ethernet connecting 27 jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening 25 front bezel removing ... J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 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...
Ethernet connecting 27 jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening 25 front bezel removing ... J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 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...
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password 70 PDA 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 ... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
password 70 PDA 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 ... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87