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    User Guide
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    . Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. eMachines User Guide Original Issue: 01 / 2009 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or
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    instructions may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric power • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power
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    power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Product servicing
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    instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle.For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer
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    applicable only to eMachines system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. As an ENERGY STAR partner, eMachines Inc. has determined computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Windows power management. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer
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    to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some
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    Checking Out Your Computer . . . 1 About this guide 2 Front 2 Back 3 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 5 Working safely and comfortably 6 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 6 Preparing power connections 7 Protecting from power source problems 7 Checking the voltage
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    40 Mouse 41 Networks 42 Optical disc drives 42 Passwords 44 Power 44 Printer 44 Sound 46 Recovering your system 47 Creating recovery discs 48 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 49 Returning your system to its factory condition . 50 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 52 What is
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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 may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power
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    PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. The switch is preset at the factory. Make sure that this is set to the correct voltage for your area. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug
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    as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Stereo 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. 4
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    Chapter 2 Setting Up and Getting Started 5
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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. •
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    power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer during a power failure. Although you cannot run your computer
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    to 230. The power supply, a component built into your computer, provides power to the system board, add-in cards, and 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
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    , or network jack. Connecting a dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with a standard telephone line to connect to the internet or fax documents. To connect the modem: 1 Insert
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    , you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem on the back of your computer. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of information sources. Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages, which are
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    set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the World Support. Type connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer
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    created. 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
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    Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an
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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 14 Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network
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    computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you change anything
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    After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any
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    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 electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). The
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    router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have connected the network cabling. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance
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    set up on each computer you plan to use on your network. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol ( Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is automatically installed as the default protocol. Using a DHCP server In order to use the TCP/IP protocol on a computer with a router or access
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    described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your Internet service provider. 20
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    among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they
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    for this drive or folder. 4 Click OK, then click Close. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Share. 3 Click Advanced Sharing, then click Share this folder (or drive
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    then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type
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    accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer. For example, a shortcut is created on computer 2 to the Documents folder on computer 1. To access the Documents folder on computer 1 from computer desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. then click Computer. The Computer window opens.
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    Before you can print a file across the network, you must install 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 that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print
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    Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 26
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    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned
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    CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on page 42. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on page 29. Ethernet You cannot see the other computers that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. • Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet
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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 different IP addresses. For home networks, IP addresses should be 192.168.N.N where N is a number you assign between 0 and 254.
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    restart your computer. • Make sure that you have installed the required software. For more information, see the documentation that came with your expansion card. File management Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type System Restore in
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • Restart your computer. • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your computer. • If your computer
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    help. • Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem. For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 36. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER
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    at your local telephone service • The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs
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    that came with your computer. • Remove all Reinstall the keyboard device driver. A keyboard character 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
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    computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. Modem (cable or DSL) • See the documentation that came with your modem for additional troubleshooting If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting,
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    then click Help and Support. Type dialing in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is popping sounds). Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The faster the
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    support. • See if the modem works with a different communications program. The problem may be with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting , such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may lower the speed even further. If your computer has a v.90 modem, the
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    with the connection. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware
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    Troubleshooting Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the back of your computer
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    driver. • Connect a monitor that you know works to your computer screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen resolution in the Search box, then press begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will
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    network in your home. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type network troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the disc label
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    these CDs on your computer. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. • Make sure that the mute controls are turned off. • Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. • Reinstall the audio device drivers
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    3: Troubleshooting Passwords Your computer does not accept your password • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your computer, and that your computer is
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    Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control window opens. 3 Right-click the printer 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
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    Start, then click Help and Support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned on. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. • Make sure that mute controls are turned off. • If
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    by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 27 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything you need to
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 discs, you must create the set of recovery discs
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    that did 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, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - OR If you are
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    3: Troubleshooting Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery
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    from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will erase all
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    Troubleshooting 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery. Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is Labelflash? With Labelflash, you no longer need to print separate disc labels. Labelflash™ is a technology for creating a "label" image
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    2 Click (Start), All Programs, CyberLink LabelPrint, then click LabelPrint. The LabelPrint program starts. 3 Click LabelFlash, then click the green arrow (in the lower-right corner) to continue. The Edit titles and other information screen opens. 53
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Enter the information you want printed on the disc into the fields, such as Disc Title, Author, and the track's Title. 5 Click the green arrow
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    • To change the font of the text that will be printed on the disc, double-click the box's dotted outline, then specify the font attributes and click OK. • To change the general layout style, click Select in the Layout Style box. 55
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • To change the background, click Select in the Background Image box. You can use images included with the software, or you can use your own photos or artwork by clicking Browse. Valid image formats are: • JPG/JPEG • TIF/TIFF • BMP • GIF 6 Click green arrow pointing to the
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    7 Click the gold CD button to continue. A message box tells you to insert an unlabeled Labelflash disc. 8 Make sure that an is the least "shiny" side. 9 Click Preview to see how the disc will look when printed. The Preview window opens. 10 Click Close. 11 Click Next to start the printing process. 57
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 12 When the printing of the label image is finished, the drive tray opens and the LabelFlash Wizard window displays the message "Burning completed." 13 Click Close. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow
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    attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - Power cords or plugs are damaged - Liquid has been spilled into your computer - Your computer was dropped - The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. • Have your customer ID, serial number, and
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 60
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    Appendix A Regulations and safety notices 61
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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    eMachines, declares that this PC series Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number uninterrupted telephone service. If this it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the
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    equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation
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    problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service power, is available for emergency use. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. on the recorded image and does not
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    Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory
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    radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors
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    Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices 68
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