eMachines ET1831-01 Support Question
eMachines ET1831-01 Support Question
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Question posted by 12miles on July 27th, 2012
Bought An Emachine New. All Vocals From Cd Or Dvd Sound Compressed/how To Fix?
vocals in cd or dvd audio sound like a tin can W/no bass using on board sound.it's a NEW pc in box @pawn shop. any way to fix or need a sound card new?
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User Guide - Page 4
...card 32 Using the CD or 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... computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity ... 57
Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File ...
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 8
... proposition to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer!
Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through ... your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines.
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www.eMachines.com We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help
Thank you for years to come. You...
User Guide - Page 14
... 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 ports (optional)
Microphone jack Headphone jack
Model: S/No:
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User Guide - Page 15
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 jack. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive.
This jack is accessed. www.eMachines.com
9 Turns on when ...
User Guide - Page 17
...audio input source (such as a printer) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer.
Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack.
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11 Desktop PC...port
USB ports (optional)
Microphone jack
Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack
Telephone ...
User Guide - Page 39
... a wide variety of multimedia features. Use your drive type... www.eMachines.com
33 DVD/CD-RW drive DVD drive
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs.
Using 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 40
... the eject button on your computer. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports
Inserting a CD or DVD
Activity indicator Manual eject hole (location varies) (location varies)
Eject button
Important
Some music CDs have copy protection software.
You may not be able to close the tray.
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www.eMachines.com If the disc has two playable sides, place...
User Guide - Page 44
...unplug AC power. New content is the online extension of updates that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments.
Use Windows Update to ...Windows Update scans your computer away from your computer.
www.eMachines.com Magnetic fields can always get the most recent updates and fixes to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away...
User Guide - Page 47
...has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit
Cleaning the exterior
Warning
When you shut down your computer...Internet.
2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other peripherals before ...not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your computer performing...
User Guide - Page 50
....
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www.eMachines.com The instructions for the purpose. Restoring your system
All programs that were preinstalled on your computer are included in the instruction booklet that were included with your computer. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore...
User Guide - Page 63
... CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Add-in cards
The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down
and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Audio
See "Sound" on page 70.
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User Guide - Page 64
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again.
■ Try a different disc. A DVD movie will not play ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software.
The regional code for the disc. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. If the DVD movie does...
User Guide - Page 82
... are followed. Appendix A:
Important safety information
Your eMachines system is designed and tested to meet the latest...cable system is in use an extension cord with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that...way to avoid spills is to help guard against voltage surges and buildup of power source indicated on the system board.
Replacement parts and accessories
Use...
User Guide - Page 85
...need servicing, contact an authorized service location. www.eMachines.com
79 Warning
To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not try to a telephone interface.
Warning
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of a CD or DVD...Laser safety statement
All eMachines systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with TV/cable TV tuner cards)
External television antenna ...
User Guide - Page 89
... 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
Certificate of Authenticity 13
cleaning case 41 CD 44 computer exterior 41 computer screen 42 DVD...
User Guide - Page 90
... audio 11 external speakers 11
Firewire 9, 12, 28
headphone 11
i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11
line in 11 line out 11 memory card ...DVD
cleaning 44 drive 33 inserting 34 playing 35 recording 35
troubleshooting 57, 60
DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9
troubleshooting 57, 60
using 33 DVD/CD drive
See DVD drive
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editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines...
User Guide - Page 92
... selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69
USB port 9, 11
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 keypad 23...
User Guide - Page 93
password 70 PDA
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...
safety precautions 76 shortcut menus
accessing 25 shortcuts
opening menu 25
shutting down computer 20, 21
side panel removing 46 replacing 46
sound adjusting 21 controls 21
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User Guide - Page 94
...telephone support 73 troubleshooting
add-in cards 57 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 ... 11 volume
adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72
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Windows Product Key Code 13
Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working...
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