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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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... other peripheral device" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 31. Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains information about your model and serial number. 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...
... other peripheral device" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 31. Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains information about your model and serial number. 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...
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... the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you 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 your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search...
... the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you 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 your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search...
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... browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 64. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines...
... browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 64. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines...
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... the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the connections have...
... the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the connections have...
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The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline 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. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in Category View, click...
The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline 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. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in Category View, click...
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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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... 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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.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . The button lights when the computer is turned on...
.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . The button lights when the computer is turned on...
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... of these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer. Plug a modem cable into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into...
... of these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer. Plug a modem cable into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into...
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... Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by...
... Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by...
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... remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures...
... remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures...
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... arrow. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on fixing hard drive problems, see "Using Disk Cleanup" on page 134. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not...
... arrow. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on fixing hard drive problems, see "Using Disk Cleanup" on page 134. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not...
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... technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to replace...
... technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to replace...
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... "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 170. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 174 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots...
... "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 170. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 174 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots...
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... video card documentation. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot see the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. ■ Remove all computers are working to your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. The mouse works...
... video card documentation. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot see the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. ■ Remove all computers are working to your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. The mouse works...
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... is not set to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that...
... is not set to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that...
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... screen saver 102 using 26 190 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 133 Disk Defragmenter 135 diskette troubleshooting 168 diskette drive troubleshooting 168 display changing resolution 99 properties 75, 103 troubleshooting 169 using screen saver 102 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
... screen saver 102 using 26 190 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 133 Disk Defragmenter 135 diskette troubleshooting 168 diskette drive troubleshooting 168 display changing resolution 99 properties 75, 103 troubleshooting 169 using screen saver 102 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
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... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 95 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 106 button 9 changing advanced settings 106 changing schemes 105 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 106 indicator 9 schemes 105 source problems...
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 95 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 106 button 9 changing advanced settings 106 changing schemes 105 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 106 indicator 9 schemes 105 source problems...