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... and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to protect it from the electrical outlet. Keep this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for...
... and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to protect it from the electrical outlet. Keep this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... because hardware options and port locations may vary. How to Register During the initial startup of computer. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to provide you with important data that will invite you to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from eMachines...
... because hardware options and port locations may vary. How to Register During the initial startup of computer. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to provide you with important data that will invite you to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from eMachines...
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..., DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
..., DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
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... lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for your front left and right speakers into this port. Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this illustration. Plug a microphone into this connector. Make sure that this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
... lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for your front left and right speakers into this port. Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this illustration. Plug a microphone into this connector. Make sure that this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
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...Enables fast external disk access. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers...
...Enables fast external disk access. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers...
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... page and other Internet conditions. Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many...
... page and other Internet conditions. Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many...
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... setting up a wired Ethernet network is the central control point for the network. The router is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is commonly used in the home. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
... setting up a wired Ethernet network is the central control point for the network. The router is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is commonly used in the home. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
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... • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your current setup. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Be sure to ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP...
... • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your current setup. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Be sure to ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP...
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... access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Using a DHCP server In order to each other. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is a language computers use on them, you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection...
... access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Using a DHCP server In order to each other. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is a language computers use on them, you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection...
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... to your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Then you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the...
... to your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Then you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the...
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... your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack...
... your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack...
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... working and plugged into the appropriate port on . Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on your computer. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds...
... working and plugged into the appropriate port on . Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on your computer. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds...
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... IDE controllers are enabled. 39 You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives...
... IDE controllers are enabled. 39 You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives...
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...printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many ...need to is not the default printer, make sure that came with your printer for instructions on but will not turn on • Make sure that the power cable is online. You see a "Printer is on installing the printer driver. The printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make ...
...printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many ...need to is not the default printer, make sure that came with your printer for instructions on but will not turn on • Make sure that the power cable is online. You see a "Printer is on installing the printer driver. The printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make ...
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... computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous system condition. You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web...
... computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous system condition. You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web...
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... installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your system to return your recovery discs" on your system. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software...
... installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your system to return your recovery discs" on your system. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Recovering from factory default. The boot menu is where you to restart your arrow keys to continue. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from the recovery disc you its progress. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Recovering from factory default. The boot menu is where you to restart your arrow keys to continue. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from the recovery disc you its progress. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you...
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... maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal...
... maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal...
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... Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. In order to operate within the limits for models with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are...
... Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. In order to operate within the limits for models with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are...