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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 safely and comfortably 12 ... 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 i
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 safely and comfortably 12 ... 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 i
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... types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and...
... types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and...
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www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 ... drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL 87 Modem (dial-up 87 Monitor 90 Mouse 91 Networks 91 Passwords 91 Power 92 Printer 92...
www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 ... drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL 87 Modem (dial-up 87 Monitor 90 Mouse 91 Networks 91 Passwords 91 Power 92 Printer 92...
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Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
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... from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. Plug...CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on ...
... from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. Plug...CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on ...
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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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..., MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. Double-click...
..., MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. Double-click...
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... volume controls. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn off the computer. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard... or turn the knob on the front of the slot. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 20. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your ...
... volume controls. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn off the computer. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard... or turn the knob on the front of the slot. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 20. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your ...
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Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
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... 5 Press firmly on the lower left and lower right parts of the color panel against the computer until you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 40 The color panel is the sound of the panel's internal locking tabs locking the panel partially into place...points against the front bezel, slide the panel release lever back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. Your computer uses DIMM memory. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into place. 6 While pressing the bottom ...
... 5 Press firmly on the lower left and lower right parts of the color panel against the computer until you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 40 The color panel is the sound of the panel's internal locking tabs locking the panel partially into place...points against the front bezel, slide the panel release lever back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. Your computer uses DIMM memory. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into place. 6 While pressing the bottom ...
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... the notches on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. www.emachines.com 4 If you hear a click.... 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of...
... the notches on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. www.emachines.com 4 If you hear a click.... 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of...
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... bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on your computer can contain various features, including headphone and microphone jacks, USB ports, and memory card reader slots. Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the media panel.
... bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on your computer can contain various features, including headphone and microphone jacks, USB ports, and memory card reader slots. Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the media panel.
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... new system board on page 49, then install it out of your computer. 6 Remove the eight system board screws. www.emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You...
... new system board on page 49, then install it out of your computer. 6 Remove the eight system board screws. www.emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You...
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Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 56
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 56
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...; Reinstall the device driver. 75 Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on page 94. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 79. Audio See "Sound" on your computer restarts. For more ...Your computer may not be read by pressing and holding F2 while your computer. • Clean the disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have copy...
...; Reinstall the device driver. 75 Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on page 94. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 79. Audio See "Sound" on your computer restarts. For more ...Your computer may not be read by pressing and holding F2 while your computer. • Clean the disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have copy...
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... to the Internet to update the Program Guide. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Reboot your computer, and your online User Guide. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see ...then press ENTER. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You want to ...
... to the Internet to update the Program Guide. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Reboot your computer, and your online User Guide. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see ...then press ENTER. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You want to ...
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... to the printer. See the guide that the printer is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. To make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print... large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to work offline. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then ...
... to the printer. See the guide that the printer is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. To make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print... large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to work offline. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then ...
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... buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 87 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 52 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 52 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 79 troubleshooting Ethernet 78 troubleshooting expansion 79 troubleshooting... memory card 86 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing 37 opening 35 CD cleaning 62 copying 27 inserting 24 playing audio 26...
... buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 87 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 52 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 52 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 79 troubleshooting Ethernet 78 troubleshooting expansion 79 troubleshooting... memory card 86 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing 37 opening 35 CD cleaning 62 copying 27 inserting 24 playing audio 26...
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Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 ...
Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 ...
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www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs ... adding 42 identifying 25 replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet...
www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs ... adding 42 identifying 25 replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet...