eMachines ET1831-03 Support Question
eMachines ET1831-03 Support Question
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Question posted by adement2 on July 15th, 2011
Wi-fi Card
Does the EMachine ET1831-03 Come with a wi-fi card? if not, can I install one or download
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User Guide - Page 3
...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 ...the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28
4 Using Drives and Ports ...
User Guide - Page 4
...48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52
6 Troubleshooting 55
Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57
Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD... or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64
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User Guide - Page 5
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75
Index 83
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User Guide - Page 14
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer
Desktop PC Front
Your computer includes the following components. Important
Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive
DVD/CD drive (optional)
Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional)
Hard drive access indicator
Memory card reader (optional)
Power button/ Power indicator
IEEE...
User Guide - Page 15
... 1394 ports. This jack is accessed. www.eMachines.com
9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on drive type). Plug a USB ... microphone into this port.
For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Desktop PC Front
Component DVD/CD drive
Diskette drive (optional) USB...
User Guide - Page 16
...Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer
Desktop PC Back
Your computer includes the following components. Voltage switch Power connector
PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard
...Case cover thumbscrew
IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
Ethernet (network) jack
Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew
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User Guide - Page 17
...when your computer is color-coded red or pink.
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11 The power supply should be set to 230.... for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28...a digital camera) into these screws before opening the case. Desktop PC Back
Component Voltage switch
Power connector PS/2 mouse port
Icon ...
User Guide - Page 24
...a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to the ... the voltage switch should always be moved to 230.
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www.eMachines.com Make sure this when your computer is supplied at a nominal...a power failure. In the United States, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector...
User Guide - Page 35
Chapter 4
Using Drives and Ports
• Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives
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User Guide - Page 37
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31 You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular phone.
Activity indicator
Media reader slots
Memory card types
The memory card reader supports the following card types:
Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™)
Memory Stick...
User Guide - Page 38
... will not recognize your computer.
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www.eMachines.com Double-click
the drive letter (for the media reader access indicator to remove the memory card. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports
Inserting a memory card
Caution
To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a media card, insert only one media card in the previous table.
2 To access...
User Guide - Page 51
...metal mounting brackets.
Before opening the case.
Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply.
■ ... surface on the cards. Preventing static electricity discharge
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD ...
User Guide - Page 57
... with the notches on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Installing memory
4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables ... module bank
and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com
51 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance...
User Guide - Page 63
...Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be
read by following the instructions in card. www.eMachines.com
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You may be able to play these
CDs on page 44. ■... some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your add-in the...
User Guide - Page 68
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance:...
■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties.
You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have a problem with your computer
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ ...
User Guide - Page 70
... protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support
For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Contact your computer.
Modem (dial-up...
User Guide - Page 72
...or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Your ISP may lower the speed even further.
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62
Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you can upload....
3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab.
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www.eMachines.com If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you have been made correctly. ...
User Guide - Page 75
...turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation.
The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to make..., such as televisions,
unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. www.eMachines.com
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User Guide - Page 82
... the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you operate your
system... the battery with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded...fitted with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines.
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Always follow all instructions marked on ...
User Guide - Page 84
...assembly. In some situations.
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www.eMachines.com On the computer or modem card is designed to be connected to determine...for this device. Appendix A:
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)
The ...connected to the facilities of this information must also be installed using a compatible modular jack which may be required. ...
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