eMachines ET1831-01 Support Question
eMachines ET1831-01 Support Question
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Question posted by mdeloac on February 6th, 2012
How Do I Get Wireless To Work On My Emachine. I Just Used A Restore Disk.
It used to pick up wireless signal, but it does not work now. Do I need to install some sore of wireless adapter?
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User Guide - Page 3
... Web site 3 Help and Support 3
Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6
2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7
Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13
eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13
3 Getting Started 15
Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk...
User Guide - Page 4
...31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive ... computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 ...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 ...eMachines.com
User Guide - Page 8
..., from your new computer.
We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to ensure that you with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to help you for years to our customers - If you ever have made...
User Guide - Page 22
... curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your screen and
light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk.
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Working safely
Before using your computer, read the...
User Guide - Page 23
...■ Position your wrists. This position lets your shoulders relax while you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. www.eMachines.com
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Make sure that is tilted to be able to reach them without...; Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to provide extra back support. You should be perpendicular to stand and stretch your legs. ...
User Guide - Page 24
...switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to save your work and shut down your computer normally. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting...If you run your computer long enough to 230.
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Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the ...
User Guide - Page 27
...installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support.
To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn it .
www.eMachines...use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk....
-OR- If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have ...
User Guide - Page 32
The modem will
not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
3 Start your computer, then start your
2 Insert the other end of your communications program.
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www.eMachines.com Warning
To reduce ...the risk of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started
Connecting the modem
Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use...
User Guide - Page 33
...of your
2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. www.eMachines.com
27 To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
1 Insert one end of the network cable ...that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network.
Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking.
User Guide - Page 36
...is off, then press the
diskette eject button.
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Diskette slot
Drive activity light
Eject button
To use a diskette:
1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive ..., then click My Computer. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports
Using the diskette drive
The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Double-click the
diskette drive letter ...
User Guide - Page 44
... changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Use Windows Update to -date. Help and Support
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For more ... we recommend that you put it running smoothly.
www.eMachines.com Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with ...computer and keep your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging ...
User Guide - Page 48
... Wipe the bottom of dust.
To clean a CRT monitor, use it again.
Be careful not to control precisely, cleaning the mouse...the screen with a damp lint-free cloth
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www.eMachines.com Cleaning the mouse
If the mouse pointer begins moving...work after it .
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer
Your computer is made of specially coated glass and can of air with the cloth. If you may need...
User Guide - Page 50
... hard drive, or on the hard drive. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you can use the backup files located on restore discs that were included with your restore discs.
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User Guide - Page 51
... the bags provide electrostatic protection.
■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to use them. www.eMachines.com
45 Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines:
■ Turn off your computer. Caution
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components...
User Guide - Page 62
...devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or... surge protector, make sure that it is turned on.
■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work... click the arrow.
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www.eMachines.com The message may help ...; Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem...
User Guide - Page 65
...drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette and try using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette.
Occasionally diskettes are using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. You ...on . www.eMachines.com
59 Computer
Troubleshooting
The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see the message "disk is full or...
User Guide - Page 66
... , then click the arrow.
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www.eMachines.com If the light stays on page 57.
Help and Support
For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The diskette drive LED is IBM-compatible. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
You see a "Non-system disk" or "Disk error" error message ■ Eject the...
User Guide - Page 69
Keyboard
The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard... Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again.
If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is not stuck. For more information... your computer. www.eMachines.com
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User Guide - Page 70
... card reader
Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet
network jack.
Contact your computer.
Help and Support
For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support.
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Your modem does not dial...
User Guide - Page 72
... is in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the line connected to 53K. If your ISP for example, someone is on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps.
See "Desktop PC Back" on...
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