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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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... into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on drive type). You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. To identify your model and serial number. Press this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner...
... into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on drive type). You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. To identify your model and serial number. Press this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner...
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... your computer. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer is operating in the United States. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded blue. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230...
... your computer. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer is operating in the United States. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded blue. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230...
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... keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in the menus and...
... keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in the menus and...
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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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... use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it 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 a program, see "First steps" on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review...
... use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it 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 a program, see "First steps" on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review...
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... modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 64. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you have been made correctly. - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
... modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 64. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you have been made correctly. - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
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.... Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error...
.... Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error...
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... to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to another modem, it begins handshaking. www.eMachines.com...
... to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to another modem, it begins handshaking. www.eMachines.com...
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Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For more information on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on degauss, see your...
Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For more information on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on degauss, see your...
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..., turned on ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Contact your computer. Make sure that it on. ■ Make sure that the power cord is on ■ Make sure that the printer is turned off, then retype the password. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to the correct port. ■ Make...
..., turned on ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Contact your computer. Make sure that it on. ■ Make sure that the power cord is on ■ Make sure that the printer is turned off, then retype the password. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to the correct port. ■ Make...
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... Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set to use. See the guide that the printer is in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use...
... Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set to use. See the guide that the printer is in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use...
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... your speaker connections. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is online. You see the speaker setup poster...
... your speaker connections. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is online. You see the speaker setup poster...
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... 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 Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
... 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 Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
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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...