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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working ...selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 19 Using the keyboard 20 Using the mouse 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working ...selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 19 Using the keyboard 20 Using the mouse 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading...
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...recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 24. This jack is color-coded green. 7 For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on or ... Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen...
...recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 24. This jack is color-coded green. 7 For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on or ... Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen...
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Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... your computer is operating in the United States. You can change it to match the electrical service available in cards, and peripheral devices. www.emachines.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer, provides power to the system board, add-in your usage area (such .... 15 The power supply's voltage selection for your location is typically set at the factory, but you set correctly for your location before turning on the back of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position.
... your computer is operating in the United States. You can change it to match the electrical service available in cards, and peripheral devices. www.emachines.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer, provides power to the system board, add-in your usage area (such .... 15 The power supply's voltage selection for your location is typically set at the factory, but you set correctly for your location before turning on the back of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position.
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... you can connect a telephone to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on , check the power cord connections. If your computer does not turn off your computer according to the PHONE jack on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to ensure correct system cooling. In...the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with a standard telephone line to connect to the parallel or serial ports, turn on the front of your computer for its own cooling fan. Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting a dial-up modem Warning To reduce ...
... you can connect a telephone to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on , check the power cord connections. If your computer does not turn off your computer according to the PHONE jack on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to ensure correct system cooling. In...the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with a standard telephone line to connect to the parallel or serial ports, turn on the front of your computer for its own cooling fan. Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting a dial-up modem Warning To reduce ...
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... computer's Start menu, click (Start). Turning off your computer is in Sleep mode, the power indicator on the keyboard, or press the power button to save power. If your computer Warning When you have not used for files. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer completely off, it . From ...that menu, you left them. While in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Although it does not turn off your desktop layout so the next time...
... computer's Start menu, click (Start). Turning off your computer is in Sleep mode, the power indicator on the keyboard, or press the power button to save power. If your computer Warning When you have not used for files. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer completely off, it . From ...that menu, you left them. While in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Although it does not turn off your desktop layout so the next time...
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The computer saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The computer turns off your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer, press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button. To turn off . 2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18
The computer saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The computer turns off your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer, press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button. To turn off . 2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18
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Your computer turns off, then turns on again. 2 If your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart. To restart your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off (about five seconds), then press it again to restart (reboot) your computer. www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may need to turn the computer back on. 19
Your computer turns off, then turns on again. 2 If your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart. To restart your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off (about five seconds), then press it again to restart (reboot) your computer. www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may need to turn the computer back on. 19
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Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK key is turned on. 21 See the program documentation to the end of a document. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. ... utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Press one of these keys to start program actions. Press these keys to copy, cut, and paste. www.emachines.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Description Press...
Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK key is turned on. 21 See the program documentation to the end of a document. Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. ... utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Press one of these keys to start program actions. Press these keys to copy, cut, and paste. www.emachines.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Description Press...
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www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to stop blinking...also adjust the volume of the slot. The volume control slider opens. 29 Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. You can .... For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. To adjust the volume from the reader before you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 ...
www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to stop blinking...also adjust the volume of the slot. The volume control slider opens. 29 Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. You can .... For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. To adjust the volume from the reader before you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 ...
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...components from their metal mounting brackets. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of your computer. • Turn off your computer. Do not lay components on the cards. Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the ...outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 ...
...components from their metal mounting brackets. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of your computer. • Turn off your computer. Do not lay components on the cards. Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the ...outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 ...
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www.emachines.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then ...
www.emachines.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then ...
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.... The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the...
.... The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the...
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... the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came... the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on page 94. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non...
... the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came... the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on page 94. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non...
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...saved when you have made will return to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in the menus and submenus, then exit from Step 2. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. Caution...settings you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you turn off your notes from the utility. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by ...
...saved when you have made will return to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in the menus and submenus, then exit from Step 2. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. Caution...settings you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you turn off your notes from the utility. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by ...
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... side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 52. 54 The main menu of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that you wrote down in "Adding or replacing...
... side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 52. 54 The main menu of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that you wrote down in "Adding or replacing...
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...8226; Do not block the ventilation fan slots. As a general rule, your computer is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for your computer To extend the life of it in high... computer may overheat, resulting in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.emachines.com Caring for you put any liquid can melt or warp in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer away from your computer....
...8226; Do not block the ventilation fan slots. As a general rule, your computer is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for your computer To extend the life of it in high... computer may overheat, resulting in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.emachines.com Caring for you put any liquid can melt or warp in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer away from your computer....
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...like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep your computer performing at its best. With your computer.... 60 To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets. • Always turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from dust helps keep the vents free of your system. Be careful not to drip any components. •...
...like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep your computer performing at its best. With your computer.... 60 To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets. • Always turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from dust helps keep the vents free of your system. Be careful not to drip any components. •...
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... cloth and glass cleaner to clean the monitor screen. Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn the keyboard upside down. www.emachines.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 2 If you...
... cloth and glass cleaner to clean the monitor screen. Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn the keyboard upside down. www.emachines.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 2 If you...
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...outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ... may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the...
...outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ... may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the...