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... product and to unplug the power cord from overheating. These openings must not be sure to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to ensure reliable...
... product and to unplug the power cord from overheating. These openings must not be sure to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to ensure reliable...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... service from eMachines Hurry and register, as other advantages await you to register. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you immediately register it is to Register During the initial startup of computer. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Another Option...
... service from eMachines Hurry and register, as other advantages await you to register. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you immediately register it is to Register During the initial startup of computer. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Another Option...
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... turned on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
... turned on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
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... port. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Make sure that this port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this is preset at the factory. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this illustration. The switch is set...
... port. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Make sure that this port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this is preset at the factory. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this illustration. The switch is set...
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... this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for one...
... this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for one...
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... you may need to start your Web browser. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Help For more information about connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers...
... you may need to start your Web browser. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Help For more information about connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers...
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... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The router is an example of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network...
... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The router is an example of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network...
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... ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you are using your ISP for setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for any required drivers. Before you begin setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If...
... ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you are using your ISP for setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for any required drivers. Before you begin setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If...
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... Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have connected the network cabling. For instructions, see your computer. Make sure that your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 One of your home network is set...
... Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have connected the network cabling. For instructions, see your computer. Make sure that your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 One of your home network is set...
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... computers connected to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To add a printer to your computers, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared, you can share your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can add a printer to the network, do...
... computers connected to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To add a printer to your computers, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared, you can share your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can add a printer to the network, do...
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...-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. See your setup poster to make sure that your account with your modem. See your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
...-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. See your setup poster to make sure that your account with your modem. See your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
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... cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is in and turned on. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. You may cause problems...
... cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is in and turned on. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. You may cause problems...
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... box, then press ENTER. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are flawed or...
... box, then press ENTER. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are flawed or...
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... the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is online...
... the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is online...
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... you need to its factory condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Caution To prepare your computer for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you want to reset...
... you need to its factory condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Caution To prepare your computer for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you want to reset...
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... have created. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your system. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are...
... have created. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your system. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are...
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... drivers: 1 Turn on your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from the recovery disc you its progress. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process may take several minutes. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to restart your computer. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen...
... drivers: 1 Turn on your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from the recovery disc you its progress. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process may take several minutes. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to restart your computer. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen...
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To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to the documentation that came with your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer...
To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to the documentation that came with your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer...
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... continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is located on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such...
... continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is located on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such...