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... damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. If the product falls, it from the power supplies. Information for cleaning. The openings should never be blocked or covered. Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Do...
... damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. If the product falls, it from the power supplies. Information for cleaning. The openings should never be blocked or covered. Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Do...
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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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... than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you immediately register it is to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you with important data that will give you access to register. Product Registration When using your country and follow the simple instructions. Please fill in...
... than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you immediately register it is to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you with important data that will give you access to register. Product Registration When using your country and follow the simple instructions. Please fill in...
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... jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in...
... jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in...
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...is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). 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 a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Make sure that this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such...
...is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). 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 a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Make sure that this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such...
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Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 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. Enables fast external disk access. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA...
Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 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. Enables fast external disk access. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA...
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... to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to start your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on...
... to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to start your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on...
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... Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Most home networks are typically built using a router. The router is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to set up a wired Ethernet network is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring...
... Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Most home networks are typically built using a router. The router is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to set up a wired Ethernet network is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring...
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... Ethernet already installed. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. 17 When buying your router, be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to ISP. If the connection is working...
... Ethernet already installed. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. 17 When buying your router, be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to ISP. If the connection is working...
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... each computer on each computer you can configure your router using your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Testing your network Now that your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your router's documentation. One of your Web browser. When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is set up , log onto one of several available...
... each computer on each computer you can configure your router using your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Testing your network Now that your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your router's documentation. One of your Web browser. When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is set up , log onto one of several available...
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... instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you can add a printer to your network. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Adding a printer to your network...
... instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you can add a printer to your network. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Adding a printer to your network...
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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 )" on page 34. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 OR - Contact your ISP technical support for...
...-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 OR - Contact your ISP technical support for...
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... telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on. The modem is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 If the monitor is...
... telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on. The modem is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 If the monitor is...
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... enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris. You may be able to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or...
... enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris. You may be able to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or...
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... on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is connected to press after adding paper. 42 See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until...
... on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is connected to press after adding paper. 42 See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until...
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... conditions. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert 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. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45...
... conditions. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert 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. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45...
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... can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows OS, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and...
... can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows OS, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and...
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... your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your arrow keys to continue. The boot menu is where you to your computer. 5 Click OK. Recovering from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore...
... your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your arrow keys to continue. The boot menu is where you to your computer. 5 Click OK. Recovering from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore...
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... mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. When to contact a service ...problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. 53 You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal...
... mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. When to contact a service ...problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. 53 You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal...
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... to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is for emergency use . CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Depending on the drive. General This product complies with this equipment is not less than Class I. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules...
... to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is for emergency use . CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Depending on the drive. General This product complies with this equipment is not less than Class I. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules...