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    User Guide EM001
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    Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved. eMachines User Guide Original Issue: 06 / 2009 Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Visit http://registration.emachines.com and discover the benefits of being an eMachines customer.
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    carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
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    unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by hearing experts,to protect your hearing. • Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and
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    in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm. http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability
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    and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy
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    Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions,
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    : • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level
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    to a Web site 13 Downloading files 14 Ethernet networking 15 Wired Ethernet networking 15 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 20 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 25 First steps 26
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    Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 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 .
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    Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Computer 1
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    guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of computer. Some illustrations in this guide that will help us to provide you with a more personable customer service experience. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is to
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    USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Insert
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    Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug)
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    out: Plug your side left and right speakers into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. Connects to devices such as terminals and various peripherals. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5
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    Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer 6
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    Chapter 2 Setting Up and Getting Started 7
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    Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is
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    Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by using a surge protector. If you
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    peripheral devices. The power supply's voltage selection for your location is typically set at the factory, but you can change it to match the electrical service available in your usage area (such as while in another country). Use the power selection switch on the back of your computer to set the
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    Connecting to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network. You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL (broadband) modem or to a wired Ethernet network. To
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    Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem on the back of your computer. Using the World Wide
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    site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web
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    7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type downloading files in the Search Help box, then
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    Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
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    Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. Cable/DSL modem Router 16 Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network
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    setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the . Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet
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    Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting network cables We recommend using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this type of cable. This type of cable is
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    In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V
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    your router After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation. Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet
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    access point includes a USB or parallel port. For more information, see the instructions that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that Then you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Sharing drives
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    Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Share. The Properties dialog box opens. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your network. If you share a folder, only the contents of
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    drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can: • View shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for
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    the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click
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    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 25
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    devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type
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    Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that you have installed the required software. For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in card. Audio See "Sound" on page 43. CD or DVD drives See "Optical
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all computers have
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    cannot be restored. Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type file management in the Search box, then press ENTER. 29
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to another drive. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to
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    with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem. For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 34. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click
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    3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can lines in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of the Internet computers to which you service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for
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    keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type memory error in the Search box, then press ENTER. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic
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    cable or DSL) • See the documentation that came with your modem for additional troubleshooting information. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 31. Your into the telephone wall jack. • If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call messaging, or voice mail, make sure
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    Start, then click Help and Support. Type dialing in the Search box line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels. 35
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    service. • Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed. If reducing the connect speed lets you connect, call your telephone service. support. • See if the modem works with a different communications program. The problem may be with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting
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    not meet cable standards and may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the card documentation. Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen resolution in the Search box, then press ENTER. Mouse The mouse does not work •
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    more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type network troubleshooting in the Search box, have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then
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    • DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To be able to play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code must match. The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your computer's delivery
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    Troubleshooting the guide that came with your printer for instructions on files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions
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    , see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43
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    problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Problem time to create, but for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. To recover your system: 1 Create
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    Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To reinstall using
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    Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow that software's installation instructions. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs,
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    to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can still run Windows OS,
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    48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to open the
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    to complete the recovery. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow the instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources
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    section of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - Power cords or plugs are damaged - Liquid has been spilled -to information about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type practice in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50
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    Appendix A Regulations and safety notices 51
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    your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug
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    your monitor. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the
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    installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on-
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    dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for the
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    List of applicable countries EU member states as of July 2009 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia
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    America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
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    , Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:[email protected] And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product 0.1% Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB's) Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE's) Cadmium 0.1% 0.1% 0.01% 59
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    keyboard mouse set). -. EN300 328 -. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN). Year to begin affixing CE marking 2009. Easy Lai, Manager Regulation Center, Acer Inc. Jul.9. 2009 Date 60
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    Remark: All images are for reference purposes only. Actual configuration may vary. V09A8
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