eMachines W3105 Support Question
eMachines W3105 Support Question
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Question posted by maddiesnennie on April 15th, 2012
What Kind Of Hard Drive Do I Need To Purchase For My Windows Xp Emachine Pc W310
I can not find the name brand of hard drive I need to purchase for my PC. Is it a Serta, IDE or what?
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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 Authenticity ...other peripheral device 28
4 Using Drives and Ports 29
Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31
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User Guide - Page 4
... DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35
5 Maintaining Your Computer 37
Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 ... 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 8
...eMachines... basic care and safety information to our customers -
eMachines stands behind our value proposition to help you will ...support. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you with the outstanding quality, ...service.
to provide best-of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with our range of...
User Guide - Page 14
... hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer
Desktop PC Front
Your computer includes the following components.
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 1394 ports (optional)
USB...
User Guide - Page 15
..., watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30.
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9 Desktop PC Front
Component DVD/CD drive
Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional)
Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
Memory card reader (optional)
Power button / Power indicator
Microphone jack
Icon...
User Guide - Page 39
...and accessing data.
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Identifying drive types
Your computer may contain one or more of the following logos:
If your drive for one of the following drive types. Installing programs, ...the CD or DVD drive
Using the CD or DVD drive
You can use the double layer capability of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer,...
User Guide - Page 41
You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on a single disc.
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35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, ...Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more.
Using the CD or DVD drive
Playing a CD
Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ...
User Guide - Page 42
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports
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User Guide - Page 44
... hardware.
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When spilled onto computer components,
almost any liquid can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation fan. ■ When storing your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. To run Windows Update:
1 Connect to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives.
■ Avoid...
User Guide - Page 47
... and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.eMachines.com
41 Cleaning your computer
To update Norton AntiVirus:
...-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your Norton AntiVirus program with the
latest virus protection ...extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit
Cleaning the exterior
Warning
When you shut down your ...
User Guide - Page 50
... or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you can use the backup files located on restore discs that came with your computer. If you need to restore your computer to the edge, not around in the instruction booklet that were included with your restore discs.
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User Guide - Page 62
...your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged
Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on page 56.
For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the...
■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow.
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Warning
To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and...
User Guide - Page 67
... fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
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61 Caution
All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive.
The hard drive cannot ... clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Hard drive
Troubleshooting
You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. If the hard drive is in the Search box...
User Guide - Page 70
Memory card reader
Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not ... the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Memory
You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly.
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Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your...
User Guide - Page 79
... supplying power.
Warning
To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see :
■ Online Help
■ Printed documentation
■ The Microsoft Windows documentation
■ The software publisher's Web site
■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer problem if...
User Guide - Page 85
...discharge unit, connection to disconnect the equipment. Laser safety statement
All eMachines systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting ...to your computer, make sure, for the grounding electrode. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
Warning
Use of controls or adjustments or...
User Guide - Page 87
... described in this publication at any time, without notices or obligation.
© 2004 eMachines, Inc. SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are reserved. All other countries. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other product and brand names are incorporated in this copyright protection technology must be liable for direct, indirect...
User Guide - Page 91
...Help and Support topics 4
Firewire port 9, 12, 28
folders opening 25
front bezel removing 49 replacing 49
function keys 23
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hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61
headphone jack 9, 11
help online 5 using 3
Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3
Hibernate mode ... navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23
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label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13
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moving pointer 25 screen objects 25
MP3 player memory cards 31
multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35
muting sound 21
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navigation keys 23 network
jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric... 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25
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Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11
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User Guide - Page 94
...cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60
DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60
faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61
Internet ...controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72
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Web site eMachines 3
Windows Product Key Code 13
Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16
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Zip drive
port 9, 11
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