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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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... is turned on page 28. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on or off. Contains information about your model and serial number. This drive...
... is turned on page 28. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on or off. Contains information about your model and serial number. This drive...
User Guide
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... guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that 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 you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the...
... guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that 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 you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the...
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... have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Double...
... have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Double...
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... check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the...
... check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the...
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The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 71 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 to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set to work offline. If your Control Panel is in Category View...
The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 71 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 to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set to work offline. If your Control Panel is in Category View...
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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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.... www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a dial-up Internet connection. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega...
.... www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a dial-up Internet connection. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega...
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... computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. If your broadband connection is working , contact your Control Panel is in your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your computer is listed. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double...
... computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. If your broadband connection is working , contact your Control Panel is in your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your computer is listed. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double...
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... VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. You may not represent the actual screens on . To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector 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...
... VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. You may not represent the actual screens on . To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector 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...
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... is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive 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 the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com...
... is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive 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 the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com...
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... hard drive using Disk Cleanup. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you do not have been made correctly. - See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 184. 180 For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... hard drive using Disk Cleanup. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you do not have been made correctly. - See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 184. 180 For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Connecting to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that a key is not stuck. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is...
... your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Connecting to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that a key is not stuck. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is...
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... cable is failing. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. See also "Internet" on page 180. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make...
... cable is failing. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. See also "Internet" on page 180. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make...
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...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about setting up a network in the Search box, then click the arrow. Networks You cannot connect to make sure that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network have lights that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your home, see your monitor documentation) or turn...
...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about setting up a network in the Search box, then click the arrow. Networks You cannot connect to make sure that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network have lights that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your home, see your monitor documentation) or turn...
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... your Control Panel is on installing the printer driver. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. To set to press after adding paper. 190 Make sure that it in the printer setup. If your printer for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable...
... your Control Panel is on installing the printer driver. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. To set to press after adding paper. 190 Make sure that it in the printer setup. If your printer for instructions on but will not print ■ Check the cable...
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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...