eMachines ET1831-03 Support Question
eMachines ET1831-03 Support Question
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Question posted by karinmckay on December 12th, 2012
My Emachine Won't Recognize Mine Or Anyones Wireless Connection...my Tablet Do
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on January 25th, 2013 8:51 AM
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Based on the product specifications provided by eMachines, eMachines ET1831-03 is not capable of transferring and receiving data wirelessly. In fact, this is a desktop computer and not a laptop.
If you wish to use this machine wirelessly, you have to use a wireless adapter which is usually in USB interface (Can be connected via USB port). You can buy it online at Amazon.com. Here's the link:
You can read the full specifications of this machine here:If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.
Regards,
Tintin
Related eMachines ET1831-03 Manual Pages
User Guide - Page 3
...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 ... 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, ...
User Guide - Page 10
... you entered in the Search box located at the top of results you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - You must be connected to the Internet to view. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix:
■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial.
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www...
User Guide - Page 18
... Description
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack.
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www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
Plug a modem cable into one of these...
User Guide - Page 24
Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power ... from reaching your computer. Warning
High voltages can increase to 230.
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www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Caution
If you run your computer for your computer during a power failure. ...
User Guide - Page 25
Voltage selection switch
Starting your computer
To start your computer:
1 Connect the cables to your computer
To set the voltage selection switch:
■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage... voltage position. Starting your computer.
See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions.
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User Guide - Page 32
... modem:
1 Insert one end of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line. Warning
To reduce the risk of the modem cable into a ... lines.
3 Start your computer, then start your
2 Insert the other end of your communications program.
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www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started
Connecting the modem
Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger...
User Guide - Page 33
... end of the network cable into a network jack.
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Important
Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. Tips & Tricks
You can use your computer's Ethernet jack.
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 34
... installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow.
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www.eMachines.com After doing this, you use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus ... means that your computer will prompt you to your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Important
Before you plug...
User Guide - Page 38
... E: drive), then double-click the file name. Important
Do not use the remove hardware icon, your computer will not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your computer.
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www.eMachines.com If you turn off the computer. Caution
Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while...
User Guide - Page 44
...diskettes and your computer away from your computer's operating system, software, and hardware.
www.eMachines.com Updating Windows
Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you can erase...fan. ■ When storing your computer for Available Updates. To run Windows Update:
1 Connect to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Type the ...
User Guide - Page 47
...down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet.
2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Norton ... the
latest virus protection files.
4 When the program has finished, click Finish.
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To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem ...
User Guide - Page 53
... the computer where you can grasp the top front edge of the bezel. Caution
There are cables connected to the back of the bezel, then pull the bezel away from the computer. www.eMachines.com
47 OR Disconnect the cables from the system board so you can remove the front bezel and...
User Guide - Page 62
...first:
■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if:
■ Power cords or...keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are connected.
■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on...review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure.
■ Make sure that you followed each ...
User Guide - Page 63
... add-in card. CD or DVD drives
The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the disc label is ... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com
57 Battery
See "Power" on page 72. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be
read by...
User Guide - Page 64
...disc label is 1. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. You may not match.
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www.eMachines.com To be able to play these CDs on page 44.
■ Reinstall the audio device ... protection software. If the DVD movie does not play ■ Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and securely.
■ Shut down and restart your computer.
■ Clean the disc. For ...
User Guide - Page 65
... power source and your computer. You see a "Disk is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your computer
is turned on. Occasionally...will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see the message "disk is full or ... the
diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette. www.eMachines.com
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You see a "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error...
User Guide - Page 68
... more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on your modem. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your Internet service ...sure that your account with your computer
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www.eMachines.com Connecting to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. -
User Guide - Page 70
...dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the connections have been made correctly.
■ Make sure that your computer is failing.
...memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly.
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www.eMachines.com
Help and Support
For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start,...Desktop PC Back" on page 62.
User Guide - Page 71
.... 4 Make sure that the connectors are secure. Listen to connect at a lower connection speed.
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65 You can connect on the same line as the modem.
Wiggle the modem cable...(either a different telephone number in the wall or telephone wall jack are free from which you connect, call your modem.
■ Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). ...
User Guide - Page 72
...Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.
3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab.
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www.eMachines... Click Start, then click Control Panel. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum ...
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