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    User Guide for your eMachines computer
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    a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 16 Setting up your computer and computer accessories
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    50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet network 55 Configuring your router 57 Testing
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    76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV audio files 83 Playing audio and video files 83 Playing CDs or DVDs 84 Creating
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    your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Windows XP Security Center 125 Security updates 126 Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files
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    the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio 177 Battery 177 CD or DVD drives 177 Computer 178 Diskette drive 178 v
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    180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix
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    CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Thank you for purchasing our computer! • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Online help • Contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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    every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most stringent quality control tests to make sure that you are provided with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your new computer, as well as our range of services and support
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    , an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and
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    1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search Results list. Getting help in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you can access online help or refer to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. To access Media Center
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    , searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. 5
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    emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers
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    CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
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    : S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable
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    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 devices into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 72. Press this button
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    .emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line
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    Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip
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    2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 49
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    device(s) to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Advanced
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    CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com 14
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    CHAPTER 3 Using Your Computer • Working safely • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Adjusting the volume
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    emachines.com Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to your line
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    www.emachines.com Working safely ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is at support. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the monitor so the top is no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be perpendicular to your line of
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    . A power supply is integrated into your computer to provide power to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. The voltage selection for your location is typically set at the factory. Use the power selection switch on the back of your computer to set the power supply to 115V or 230V
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    it switches to normal speed. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your computer. 4 Connect and turn on any peripheral devices
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    computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn it on again. As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts. Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio
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    Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use to play your audio files and to adjust the volume. Use these keys keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the page
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    CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Using the mouse The mouse is a device that controls the pointer movement on the computer display. This illustration shows the standard mouse. Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves
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    141. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 81. You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your computer. To adjust the overall volume level using
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    CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Using shortcuts
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    CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After your computer starts, the first
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    www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu
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    desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Most windows
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    , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size. Clicking the
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    4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To Support. Type the keyword creating files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk
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    emachines file or folder on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location. Help and Support
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    Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple
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    .emachines.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part
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    CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for. 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list. Help and Support For more information
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    www.emachines.com Searching for files To browse for a file: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 contents of this folder. Help and Support For more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword files and folders in
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    CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic methods Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document. 36
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    www.emachines.com Saving a document Working with documents After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to use it later. To save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. The Save As dialog box opens. Save in list File name Help and Support For more information about saving
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    CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the folder you want to open. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders listed below the Look in list. Look in list Help and Support For more information about opening
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    www.emachines.com Using shortcuts Using shortcuts Help and Support For more information about the Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box, then click the arrow. The following table shows a few shortcuts
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    CHAPTER 5 Using the Internet • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail
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    , DSL, or cable television line. Your computer may have a built-in dial-up telephone modem. Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. ■ An Internet service provider-a company that provides
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    an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly. Dial-up Internet connections are those using a telephone system to connect to the Internet. This may include ordinary analog telephone lines, ISDN connections
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    the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - OR - On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the site
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    emachines.com Using the World Wide Web Tips & Tricks To protect your children from accessing objectionable Web sites, use the Parental Control that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer. For more information, see "Working with files
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    CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet Using e-mail www.emachines.com E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account. The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time
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    www.emachines.com Using e-mail Checking your e-mail Tips & Tricks To protect your computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information, see "Protecting your computer from viruses" on page 121. Help and Support For general information about using
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    CHAPTER 6 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network
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    must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device
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    www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of an Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network.
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    specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control
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    up on each computer you plan to use on your network. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications. When networking is set up in Windows XP, TCP/IP is
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    CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. - OR - If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the New Connection
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    www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 9 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. 10 Click X to close the Network Connections window. 11 Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network. Setting up an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are
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    CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com 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
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    you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. For these instructions, we assume that you are using the router to connect your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that
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    CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers
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    emachines.com Sharing resources 3 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions : 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control
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    the drive were attached directly to the computer. For example, the My Documents folder on computer 1 is mapped as the Z drive on computer 2. To access the My Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the Z drive. To map a network drive: 1 Locate the drive or folder by completing
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    emachines files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD
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    CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computer, you can add a printer to your network. To add a printer to the network, do one of the following: ■ Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share
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    CHAPTER 7 Sending and Receiving Faxes • Installing and configuring Fax • Sending a simple fax • Setting up your cover page template • Faxing from programs • Faxing a scanned document • Receiving and viewing a fax • Canceling a fax • Automatically retry sending a fax • Automatically canceling a fax
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    lets you send and receive faxes using your dial-up modem. When Windows was originally installed on your computer, Fax may not have been installed. To install Fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Click/Double-click Add and Remove Programs. The Add or Remove
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    www.emachines.com Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Important The first time you run the Fax Configuration Wizard, you may need to provide information in the Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options dialog boxes. Before you send your first fax, you need to set up your
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    CHAPTER 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes Important Some fax machines cannot use special characters such as hyphens. We suggest using spaces instead of hyphens in telephone and fax numbers. www.emachines.com 8 Click Next. 9 If you set up your computer to receive faxes, type the receiving fax
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    emachines.com Sending a simple fax Sending a simple fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page fax to one or more recipients. To send a simple fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications and fax number of the subject text in the Subject line area. 9 Type the
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    emachines.com Setting set up your fax cover page template: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications is automatically calculated (such as number of pages or date and cover page, copy it to the Windows clipboard, then paste it into instructions in "Sending a simple fax" on page 67. 68
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    www.emachines.com Faxing a instructions in "Sending a simple fax" on page 67. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications a fax You can set up Fax so it continues to try sending your fax if the receiving fax machine is busy. 69
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    CHAPTER 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.emachines.com Important Fax is automatically set up to retry three times at ten minute intervals. To automatically retry sending a fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in Category View,
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    the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs
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    also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types Activity indicator Memory card reader slots The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure
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    www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in a slot at a time. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. You could lose
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    CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com If your drive has this logo... This is your drive type... DVD R/RW drive Double layer DVD+RW DVD-RAM Use your drive for... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD
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    and may not represent the actual screens on your computer. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. If your computer's video card supports it (it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector
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    your computer. Important Audio is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out jacks. Use a set of headphones or external powered speakers to hear sound while playing a DVD. DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software. Tips & Tricks For the location of the video
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    www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television 8 Click Advanced. The Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box opens. Enable TV TV Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your computer has not detected the television. Make sure that the television is turned on and connected
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    CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Modifying television settings To modify television settings: 1 On the Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box Displays tab, click TV. The TV Properties dialog box opens. 2 Modify the settings, then click OK. 78
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    emachines.com Using Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with a Media Center remote control (optional), you can use the remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view photos. (The remote control
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    continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. To manually update the Media Center Program Guide: 1 Before starting Media Center, make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. Media Center starts. 3 Navigate to Settings, then press
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    of specific sound devices in your computer. To adjust the overall volume level from Windows: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume
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    CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports 3 Click the Volume tab. www.emachines.com 4 Click Advanced in the Device volume area. If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then click OK. 5 Drag the
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    www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play WAV files. WAV is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. To play a WAV audio file with Sound
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    and Ports Shortcut Double-click the file in My Computer. www.emachines.com To play a file using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. The Open
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    www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc Playing music and movies To play a CD or DVD: 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up. 2 Insert a CD or DVD into the CD or DVD drive. 3 If
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    CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then click (play). The DVD
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    WAV is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. For information about playing WAV files, see "Playing WAV audio files" on page 83. To record a WAV audio file: 1 Plug a microphone into one of the Microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the Microphone jacks
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    Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from these CDs. Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer's hard drive as WMA
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    www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that contains the audio CD. 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record. 7 Click Rip Music. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard
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    . You can also create video from a Web cam attached to your computer. For instructions on how to create video, see your camera's user guide. Editing videos Help & Support For more information about editing videos, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase Windows Movie Maker in the
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    emachines.com Creating and editing videos Transferring your video to your computer To transfer your video to your computer: 1 Connect your video camera to your computer by following the camera manufacturer's instructions. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of video editing programs, click Windows
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    drive. For information about the settings in the Video Capture Wizard, click Learn more about video settings in the wizard, or click Help, then click Help Topics in Windows Movie Maker. Editing your video Saving your video After your video file is captured on your computer, you can edit it. Some
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    www.emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating music CDs and video DVDs Important Some CDs have copy protection software. You cannot create MP3, WAV, or WMA files from these CDs and you may not be able to listen to these CDs on your computer. Tips & Tricks You can also use Windows
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    8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com 5 Click Edit Playlist. The Edit Playlist dialog box opens. 6 Click songs in the left column to add them to the playlist. After all the songs are added to your list, click OK. 7 Click Start Burn. Creating a music CD with CyberLink Power2Go To create
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    www.emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs 3 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Solution, Power2Go, then click Power2Go. folder that contains the files or folders you want to burn to the CD or DVD. Click to select the file or folder. Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files
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    CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com 6 Drag the files or folders into the bottom pane. 7 After you select all your files, click . The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you have one CD or DVD burner, click Burn. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files
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    as PowerDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted
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    CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD with CyberLink Power2Go To create a video DVD: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD into your DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK. 3 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink
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    www.emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs 4 Click Video/Photo Disc in the left-hand column, select your disc type in the right-hand column, then click OK. The Select a Burning Task dialog box
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    www.emachines.com 11 After you set up your DVD, click . The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 12 Click the Video tab, then select the television and audio . The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the CD or DVD. 100 15 When a message tells you that the recording is
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    www.emachines.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs Creating a data CD or DVD with CyberLink Power2Go You can use CyberLink Power2Go to create data CDs or DVDs. To create a data CD or DVD: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD or DVD into your CD or DVD drive.
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    www.emachines.com 4 Click Data Disc in the left-hand column, select your disc type in the right-hand column, then click OK. The Select a Burning Task dialog box closes. 5 In the top pane, browse to the folder that contains the files or folders you want to burn to the CD or
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    www.emachines.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs If you have more than one CD or DVD burner, select the burner, then click Burn. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the CD or DVD. Copying a CD or DVD 9 When a message tells you that the recording is complete, click
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    emachines.com 2 Click Copy disc in the left-hand column, then click OK. The Copy Disc dialog box opens. 104 3 Insert the music CD, data CD, or data DVD you want to copy into your CD the arrow to open the To list, then click your recordable CD or DVD drive. 6 Click Copy. The Burning dialog box opens
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    . For more information, see the Windows Media Player online help. Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into a microphone. To make an audio recording: 1 Plug a microphone into one of the Microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the Microphone jacks, see
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    CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com 106
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    CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
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    CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tips & Tricks If you are using a monitor, you can adjust the screen settings for brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical image position using the controls on the front of your monitor. For
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    : 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Settings tab. Help and Support For more information about
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    Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as the background color and dialog box title bars. To change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If
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    : 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Desktop tab. Help and Support For more information about
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    Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. Help and Support For more information about screen savers, click Start, then
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    www.emachines.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you can use a second monitor to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop. You can use the additional desktop space to
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    Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing the mouse settings You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. To change your mouse settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If
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    click Help and Support. Type the keyword power scheme in the Search box, then click the arrow. 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want. - OR - Click an arrow button for the System standby, Turn off monitor, or Turn off hard disks timer, then
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    Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the power button. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel
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    www.emachines.com Changing Power-Saving Settings To activate Hibernate mode: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options
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    CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance.
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    CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates
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    location of the Kensington lock slot, see your hardware reference. The second step in computer computer to eMachines so we can reset it. Use a Windows XP user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. When you set up user accounts, Windows sets
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    emachines.com Data security Help & Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase user accounts in the Search box, then click the arrow. When you set on a certain date. Protect your computer from a virus by: ■ Using the
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    10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Your new eMachines computer has McAfee SecurityCenter installed. McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: ■ McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to protect your computer from viruses, worms
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    www.emachines.com Data security Starting McAfee SecurityCenter To start McAfee SecurityCenter: ■ Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee Security Center. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. Scanning for
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    CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. www.emachines.com 4 Click the location you want to scan, then select your scan options. 5 Click Scan. To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. 2
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    Using Windows XP Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control
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    CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows XP and your computer's system software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high
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    www.emachines.com Security updates Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your computer and install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel,
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    CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix
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    CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
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    factory settings. ■ "Recovering your system from the hard drive" on page 137 tells how to completely reinstall the original factory software. Copying driver and application recovery files Your computer's hard drive contains everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP
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    132. To record a set of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you have blank discs ready. Depending on the type of recordable drive your computer has, you need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My
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    to a network location, so you can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from a different computer that has a recordable drive. To copy driver and application recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD
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    driver and application recovery files to. 3 Click OK. The program prepares the recovery files, then copies them to the location you specified. Tips & Tricks Store your recovery (ISO) images in a folder that indicates which computer the files are for. For example, store the files for an eMachines
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    a set of recovery discs to restore your computer. For more help, you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on the front or side of your computer. If you have problems with your computer and you need to recover your system, you can restore specific drivers and
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    software's own instructions for installation. You can recover specific files using either the Start menu or a driver and application recovery disc that you have created. To restore your system from the driver and application recovery discs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click
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    software problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. The Welcome to System Restore
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    then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the restoration. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. See "Recovering your system from the hard drive" on page 137 for instructions. Recovering your system from the hard drive Caution
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    and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes. Your computer restarts, then the System Recovery program starts. - OR - Turn on or restart your computer and press F11 while your
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    CHAPTER 12 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Moving from your old computer
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    block the ventilation fan. ■ When storing your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule. Maintenance task Check for viruses Update Windows XP Manage hard drive space Clean up hard
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    computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other parts of your system the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its
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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. Updating Windows Help and Support For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and
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    available file space, then click Properties. Drive space information appears. Using Disk Cleanup Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary Windows files, to free hard drive space. To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 143
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    Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the hard drive that you want to check for errors, for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. The Properties dialog box
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    . This is called fragmentation, and it is normal. In order for your computer to use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the file and put them back together. This process slows the hard drive performance. The Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on the drive so each file is stored
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    emachines.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the hard drive that you want to defragment, for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. The Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Tools tab. Help and Support CD
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    task or program you want to schedule and follow the on-screen instructions to customize the task. Moving from your old computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, click Start, then click Help and
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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring files You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by using a home network. For more information, see "Advanced
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    www.emachines.com Help and Support For more information about searching for files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword searching for files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Moving from your old computer To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows XP, click Start,
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    you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices, you can use System Restore to restore your computer's previous settings. Installing a USB printer or scanner USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB device's installation guide. Help and Support For
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    serial numbers or product ID keys that may be required for program installation and registration. Remember to check the publisher's Web site for important program updates. If you have trouble after installing your old programs, you can restore your computer's previous settings using System Restore
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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com 152
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    Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the
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    CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Caution ESD can
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    www.emachines.com Opening the case 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 155
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    is loose from the case: Carefully set the bezel to the side of the case with the cables attached. - OR Disconnect the cables from the system board so you can remove the front bezel and cables from the computer. To remove the front bezel: ■ Position the computer where you can grasp the top front
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    www.emachines.com Closing the case Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 If you disconnected the bezel cables when you removed the bezel, reconnect them to the system board. 2 Align the latch pins on the bezel with the computer latch holes. 3 Press the bezel
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    .emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the illustration below. When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory
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    www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 9 Click Start, Control Panel,
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    the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 11 Turn on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 13 Save your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive Tips
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    www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 4 Disconnect the power, data, and sound (if attached) cables from the the drive to the drive bay. 9 Replace the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 157. 10 Replace the side panel by following the
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    . To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 156, but leave its wires connected to the system board. There should
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    into the bay from the front of the case. 7 Connect the new card reader's USB cable to the system board. 8 Use the screw you removed previously to secure the card reader to the bay. 9 Replace the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 157. 10 Replace the side
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    CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 4 Remove the screw that secures the hard drive bay to the case. Screw 5 Slide the hard drive bay away from the system board and toward the open side of the case, then remove the hard drive bay from the case. 164 6 If you are
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    to add or replace a rear fan. To replace the rear fan: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the rear cooling fan to the case. Screws 4 Remove the
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    be pointed toward the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the system board. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add
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    emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models supply cables to the system board and to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on its side. 3
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    heatsink sticks to the processor, rotate the heatsink slightly to loosen it. 6 Place the heat sink over the processor, lining up system board later, make note of each connector's location as you disconnect it. 168 To replace the front I/O panel: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions
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    www.emachines.com Replacing the front I/O panel 3 Pry the front bezel away from the front of the case. 4 Slide the front bezel's power and LED cables through the hole in the front of the case, then remove the bezel completely. 169
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    www.emachines.com 5 Disconnect the front I/O panel cables from the system board. 170 6 Remove the single screw that secures the front I/O panel to the case. Screw 7 Rotate the I/O panel down until it faces the tabletop, then pull the I/O panel and its cables away from the case. Note the location
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    bezel's power and LED cables to the appropriate connectors on the system board. 13 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Adding or replacing an expansion card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel by following the
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    of each cable's location as you remove it from the old system board. To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on its side. 3 Remove each screw that secures an expansion card to the case
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    emachines.com Replacing the system board 6 Disconnect the heat sink fan power connector from the system board. Connector 7 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system the heat sink. If the heatsink sticks to the processor, rotate the heatsink slightly to loosen it. 9
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    emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it in a static-free bag for storage. Caution The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located processor, lining up system board. 25 Reinstall each expansion card. 26 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in
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    CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support
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    discharge" on page 154. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: ■ Make sure that
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    by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting Computer Diskette drive 178 www.emachines.com ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 23. ■ Make sure that the mute controls are turned off. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 23.
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    www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are computer. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on page 177. File management Help and Support For more information about System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore
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    Ethernet network" on page 12 or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account 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
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    www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting Internet connections in the Search box, then click the arrow. You see an "Unable to locate host" message
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    functions, however, is not as good as VGA output. S-Video display output is not optimized for computer video display. ■ Quality of video cables-Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. Cable connections must be made correctly for optimal
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    www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center video display will likely be better on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs
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    that your Internet account is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. For information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 19. Memory Help and Support For more information about memory errors, click Start, then click
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    line may be too noisy. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be having technical difficulties. Contact your ISP for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with a different communications program. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information
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    ,400 bps. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting the modem, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keywords troubleshooting modem in the Search box, then click the arrow. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem
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    www.emachines.com Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. Monitor Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" on page 108. Help and Support For more information about
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 108. The text on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see your monitor
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    .emachines.com Passwords Power Printer 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 different IP addresses. For home networks, IP addresses should be 192.168.N.N where N is a number
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    you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and
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    jacks are configured correctly. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 13. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if liquid has been
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting Telephone numbers www.emachines.com You can access technical support through your telephone to get answers to your questions: Resource Service description How to reach eMachines Customer Care Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about a non-tutorial
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    APPENDIX A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Regulatory compliance statements • Environmental information • Notices
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    spilled into the system. ■ The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The system performance changes. Warning Do not use eMachines products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include
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    with Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. A telephone line cord
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    the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. Television antenna connectors protection (for systems fitted with TV/cable TV tuner cards) 196 External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your eMachines PC, make sure that
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    Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part
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    . Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no
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    video to computer 91 cards adding expansion 171 inserting memory card 73 installing memory card 73 removing memory card 73 replacing expansion 171 slots 72 troubleshooting add-in card 177 troubleshooting memory card 184 types of memory cards supported 72 case closing 157 opening 154 CD adding
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    90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer 8, 10, 11 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 scanner 8, 11 serial 10 S-Video out 76 telephone 11
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    www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70
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    21 numeric 21 power 9 Windows 21 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 serial number 9 system identification 9 LAN IP Address 57 LCD panel changing resolution 109 cleaning 141 troubleshooting 179, 187 using screen saver 112 lights See indicators line in jack 11 line out jack 11 links 43
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    resolution 75 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 105 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 8 identifying 73 locating drive 8 troubleshooting 177 recording audio file 87, 105 CD tracks 88, 103 recovering files and folders 31 Recycle Bin 26
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    76 watching with Windows Media Player 105 testing network 57 title bar 28 transferring files from Internet 45 files from old computer 147, 148 Internet settings from old computer 149 settings from old computer 147 video to computer 91 troubleshooting add-in cards 177 cards 177 CD drive 177 cleaning
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    Movie Maker capturing video to computer 91 editing video 90, 92 saving video 92 transferring video to computer 91 Video Capture Wizard 92 Windows Security Alert dialog box 66, 67 Windows Security Center icon 26 using 121, 125 Windows Update 125, 142 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 188 WMA file
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