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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...
User Guide
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... Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Turns on page 31. For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is accessed. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink...
... Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Turns on page 31. For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is accessed. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink...
User Guide
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... 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 56. The message may help . Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures...
... 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 56. The message may help . Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures...
User Guide
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... that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The...
... that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The...
User Guide
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... enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone...
... enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone...
User Guide
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... full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure...
... full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure...
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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...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a dial-up Internet connection. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug a microphone...
... not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a dial-up Internet connection. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug a microphone...
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... "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your computer is listed. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on page 171. Important Broadband Internet settings will...
... "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your computer is listed. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on page 171. Important Broadband Internet settings will...
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... or monitor cable 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 the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on...
... or monitor cable 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 the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make...
... cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make...
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... modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 12 or your setup poster to another drive. The hard drive cannot be lost when you are using a dial-up modem" on page 11 or your setup poster to a wired Ethernet network" on page 184. 180 For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You...
... modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 12 or your setup poster to another drive. The hard drive cannot be lost when you are using a dial-up modem" on page 11 or your setup poster to a wired Ethernet network" on page 184. 180 For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You...
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... a key that a key is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of air with your ISP for technical support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that the keyboard cable is not stuck. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard If you see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure...
... a key that a key is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of air with your ISP for technical support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that the keyboard cable is not stuck. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard If you see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure...
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... using the modem. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to update the Program Guide. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...
... using the modem. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to update the Program Guide. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...
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... setting up a network in your home, see your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the other computers on your Ethernet cable is unique. Clean the mouse...
... setting up a network in your home, see your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the other computers on your Ethernet cable is unique. Clean the mouse...
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... a "Printer is out of the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. See the guide that you need to press after adding paper. 190 Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
... a "Printer is out of the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. See the guide that you need to press after adding paper. 190 Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
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... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 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 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 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 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
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... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...
... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...