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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 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, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 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, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing 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 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...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing 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 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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... Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 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 Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Turns on . This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive.
... Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 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 Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Turns on . This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive.
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... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on...
... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on...
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To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the...
To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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...; Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com...
...; Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com...
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... a problem with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on your ISP is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 64. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged...
... a problem with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on your ISP is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 64. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged...
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You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone...
You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone...
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... modem, it dials and connects When your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click...
... modem, it dials and connects When your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click...
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... of your monitor's documentation. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on. For more light to the video port on the display is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to...
... of your monitor's documentation. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on. For more light to the video port on the display is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to...
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... printer can start printing. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Printer The printer will not turn on but will not turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is free from cuts...
... printer can start printing. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Printer The printer will not turn on but will not turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is free from cuts...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error...
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... speakers are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make...
... speakers are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make...
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... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com...
... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H 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 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H 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 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
