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    User Guide for your eMachines computer
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    our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your
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    to a Web site 44 Downloading files 45 Using e-mail 46 Sending e-mail 46 Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband
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    Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing the display on a television 76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using
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    131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering specific files and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137
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    the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175
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    179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 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
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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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    condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers - to provide best-of-class service and support, in addition to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you
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    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 Support. Help and Support opens. Searching
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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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    www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index 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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    Getting Help www.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
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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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    drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive
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    camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information
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    Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network
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    (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband
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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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    will prompt you to install any software the device needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play. See the device documentation for detailed information and installation instructions. Configuring the audio
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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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    CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.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
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    www.emachines.com Working safely ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is at or your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the
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    set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Make sure this switch is set correctly for your location before turning on your computer. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this when
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    www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in variable speed fan. In addition, your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at times to ensure proper system
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    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 playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Directional
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    emachines home page, search, or e-mail programs. Use these buttons to play your audio files and to adjust the volume. Use these keys keys to move the key to activate the function. Use one of these keys to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in combination with other keys to
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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
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    emachines the mouse. Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a 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
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    CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com 24
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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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    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 your computer. For instructions on how to
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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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    Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword desktop icons in
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    has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. You may also have additional drives, such as CD or DVD drives. To view the drives on your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29
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    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 (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your diskette drive. If you do not see the contents of the
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    www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving of the file or folder appears in the new location. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword creating files and folders or moving files and folders
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    Windows desktop, click 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
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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 1 Click Start, then will list all files and folders of that name. ■
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    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 about the Windows desktop
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    emachines.com Searching for files To browse for a file: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive drive or Show the contents of this folder. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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    CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word a new document To create a new document: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document.
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    : 1 Click File, then click Save. The Save As dialog box opens. Save in list File name Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword saving in the Search box, then click the arrow. 2 Click the arrow button to open the
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    For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printing in the Search box, then click the arrow. To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer. For more information about
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    www.emachines.com Using shortcuts Using shortcuts Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, 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 that you can
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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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    the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by connecting your
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    to the Internet. To minimize the cost for dial-up Internet users, we suggest that you only connect to the Internet during your e-mail and Web browsing session, then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the
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    For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword connecting to Web site in the Search box, then click the arrow. After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on
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    your computer from viruses" on page 121. Help and Support For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword downloading files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on
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    of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that user. Your e- e-mail using Outlook or Outlook Express: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click Start, then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens. 3
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    information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword e-mail in the Search box, then click the arrow. To check your e-mail using Outlook Express: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click Start, then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail
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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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    CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can also be used to build computer networks in
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    point, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch. Important For best results, Ethernet network components should be either all standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), all Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or all Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of components
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    Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 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
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    www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 4 Click Change. The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens. 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each
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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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    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 the router and
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    emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network instructions, we assume that you are using the router to connect your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on, cable or
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    , 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. With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the
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    on-screen instructions. - OR If you have previously enabled remote file access and you want to share a drive or folder with others on the network (network sharing), click to select the Share this folder on the network check box, type a shared name in the Shared name box. To let other users have full
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    . Type the keyword workgroups in the Search box, then click the arrow. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click Start, then click My Network Places. The My Network Places window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Entire Network. The Entire Network window opens. If you do not see the contents of the
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    the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print. 2 Click File, then click Print. 3 Click
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    printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. For information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 58. ■ Connect your printer to your access point if the access point includes a USB or parallel port. For more information, see the instructions that came with
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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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    emachines.com Installing and configuring Fax This chapter describes using Microsoft Fax and your dial-up modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services Fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control 2 Click Fax Services, then click
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    need to set up your user information. Your fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information, some of which is required by law. The Fax Configuration Wizard opens the first time you try to send a fax. To configure Microsoft Fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax
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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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    www.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, Fax, then click Send a Fax. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 2 On the
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    and Receiving Faxes www.emachines.com Setting up you send your fax. To set up your fax cover page template: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Cover Page Editor. The Cover the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a simple fax" on page 67. 68
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    www.emachines.com Faxing a scanned document Faxing a scanned the wizard by following the 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 fax if the receiving fax machine is busy. 69
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    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 connect to a fax machine, you can automatically cancel the failed fax. To automatically cancel a failed fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel
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    and Ports • Using 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
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    8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such
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    the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card. Using the CD or DVD drive To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the
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    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-R, and DVD-RW discs
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    port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver
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    the television (or other external video device) before starting 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
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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
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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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    Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport Power button Puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons Let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD
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    Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Button(s) Navigation buttons Functions Let you move the cursor around the Guide Guide. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. To manually update the Media Center Program Guide: 1 Before starting
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    To adjust specific volume levels: 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 or Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices
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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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    audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. To play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound ). Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files,
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    CHAPTER 8: Using Drives 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,
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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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    Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink PowerDVD, click Start, 2 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then
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    For more information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrases recording audio or playing audio in the Search box, then click the arrow. Recording WAV audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play
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    Using 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
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    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 drive
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    that you can download video from the camera as data files. 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
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    www.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
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    Drives and Ports Caution Video files may require a significant amount of free hard drive space depending on your settings. A one hour tape may require more than 10 GB of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. www.emachines.com 4 Complete the screens in the Video
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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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    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 a music CD
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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. Power2Go opens along with the Select a Burning Task dialog box. 4 Click Music Disc in the left-hand column, select your disc type in the right-hand column, then
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    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 to the CD
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    emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating video DVDs You can create video have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP disc into your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video
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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 DVD Solution, Power2Go,
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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 closes. 5 Click the Add Files button. The Open dialog box
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    Drives and Ports 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 to the CD or DVD. 100 15 When a message tells you that the recording is complete, click OK to start the LabelPrint
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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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    Using Drives and Ports 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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    or DVD 9 When a message tells you that the recording is complete, click OK to start the LabelPrint program or Cancel to return to Power2Go. To copy a CD or DVD with CyberLink Power2Go: 1 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Solution, Power2Go, then click Power2Go. Power2Go opens along with the
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    8: Using Drives and Ports www.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 or DVD drive. 4 Click the arrow to open the From list, then click the drive that
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    an audio recording: 1 Plug a microphone into one of the Microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the Microphone jacks, see your computer's setup poster or "Back" on page 10. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens
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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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    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 more information about these adjustments, see your monitor's user guide Click Start,
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    www.emachines.com Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box, then click the arrow. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color
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    CHAPTER 9: 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
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    -click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Desktop tab. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing desktop background in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click
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    Computer www.emachines.com your screen while you are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and tab. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword
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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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    and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Mouse icon. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword mouse settings in the Search box, then click the arrow. 3 Click one of
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    Start, then 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
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    about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power management in the Search box, then click the arrow. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns
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    the arrow button to open a System hibernates list, then click the time you want to use. -OROpen the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced tab. Hibernate is now an option in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down
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    changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the
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    CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates
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    the Kensington lock slot on the will have to return your computer to eMachines so we can reset it. Use a startup and hard drive BIOS Setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess. About Windows XP user accounts Windows lets you set up a user
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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 up a user account, you can also limit the programs that a user downloaded
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    CHAPTER 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,
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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 and removing viruses To scan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click
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    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 that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update. The McAfee
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    www.emachines.com Data security 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
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    '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-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download
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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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    Copying driver and application recovery files Your computer's hard drive contains everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can also restore device drivers or programs by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which
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    network" on page 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
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    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(s). A message asks you if you
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    sure that your computer has a recordable drive. To create recovery discs from recovery files stored on a network: 1 Make sure that you have blank discs ready. If the ISO filenames start with CD, you will need blank CDs. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you will need blank DVDs. 2 Insert a blank
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    you have problems with your computer and you need to recover your system, you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of recovery discs, roll back your system to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, or reinstall everything from the computer's hard drive
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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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    settings and saves it as a restore point. In most cases of hard-to-resolve 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
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    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 Because of
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    press F11 while your computer is starting. 3 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. The System Recovery program starts. 4 Click a system recovery option: Caution The Full System Restore option deletes all files on your hard drive except the restore files. Make sure that you back
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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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    Maintenance task Check for viruses Update Windows XP Manage hard drive space Clean up hard drives Scan hard drive for errors Defragment hard drive Back up files Clean computer case and An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit 140
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    emachines.com Caring for your computer Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your computer. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power , cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. To
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    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 Support. Type the keyword
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    your hard drive. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. Drive space information appears. Using Disk Cleanup Delete
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    use 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
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    www.emachines.com 3 Click the Tools tab. Managing hard drive space Help and Support For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword checking for disk errors in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Check Now. 5 Click the options you
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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.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.
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    scheduled tasks will not run. To start the Scheduled Task Wizard: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Scheduled Tasks. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens. Help and Support For more information
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    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 XP, click Start, Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually
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    www.emachines.com Help and Support For more information about Windows Update, 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, then
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    , 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 more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help
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    , it is usually better to use the newer version than to reinstall the old one. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. You probably use some programs that did not
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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com 152
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    • 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 power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front
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    of the power supply. The cards. Never slide expansion cards instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 154. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power
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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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    Replacing Components www.emachines.com Removing the front bezel Caution There are cables connected to the back of the bezel. When the bezel 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
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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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    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: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on
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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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    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 & Tricks You
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    emachines.com Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 4 Disconnect the power, data, and sound (if attached) cables from the back of the drive. 5 Slide the drive out of the case toward the front. 6 Slide the new drive into the drive bay from the front of the case. 7 Connect the power, data, and sound
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    a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. Important The color and shape of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page
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    or replacing a hard drive 6 Slide the new card reader 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
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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 adding a
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    www.emachines.com Replacing the rear fan 11 Slide the hard drive bay back into position, then secure it to the case using the screw you removed previously. 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the rear fan Tips & Tricks You
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    a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the power supply. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Disconnect all power supply cables from the system board and drives. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the
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    case. 7 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the heat sink Tips
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    processor, rotate the heatsink slightly to loosen it. 6 Place the heat sink over the processor, lining up the four captive screws with the four posts surrounding the processor heat sink fan's power connector to the system board. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing
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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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    13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Disconnect the front I/O panel cables from the system board. 170 6 Remove the single in the case, then insert the tabs in the bottom of the I/O panel into the slots in the front of the case. 9 Rotate the I/O panel up until its screw hole
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    Reconnect the front 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
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    into the matching slot. 8 Secure the card to the case with the screw you removed previously. 9 Attach the external cable to the card's external ports, if any. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the system board Tips & Tricks
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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 processor. If removing the heat sink also pulls the processor out of the processor socket, the processor
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    .emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and over the processor, lining up the four captive screws with the four posts surrounding the processor. 22 Loosely power connector to the system board. 25 Reinstall each expansion card. 26 Replace the side panel by following the instructions
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    CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support
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    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 the AC power adapter is connected to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying
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    . 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 the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music
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    down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 142. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. A DVD movie will not play ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. To identify your drive type, see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. ■ Make sure
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    the light stays on, try restarting your computer. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on page 177. File management Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. A file
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the
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    emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting Media Center 182 www.emachines.com The Media Center video display looks bad on your TV ■ Many factors, such as the display type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or
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    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 non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media
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    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 troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the Search box
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    , crackling, or popping sounds). Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. support. ■ See if the modem works with a different communications program. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting
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    Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start port
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    on page 108. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen resolution is connected to the video port on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a
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    monitor and video card documentation. Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box, then click the arrow. You cannot see the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet
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    www.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
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    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 troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the Search box
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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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    computer. Self-help Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following
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    APPENDIX A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Regulatory compliance statements • Environmental information • Notices
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    cleaning the system. ■ Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the system. ■ The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The system was dropped
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    video eMachines Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem via a telephone fax machine unless such message
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    procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. All eMachines systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including
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    of new eMachines equipment. Call eMachines to see if this program is available in your area. ■ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide and we will be glad
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    system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the
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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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    26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display
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    starting 3 Hibernate mode 9, 116 hyperlinks 43 I i.Link port 9, 11, 13, 90 IEEE 1394 port 9, 11, 13, 90 indicators Caps Lock 21 hard drive 8 Num Lock 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory
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    83 MP3 player memory cards 72 MPEG file playing 83 multimedia adjusting volume 23, 81 playing audio CD 84 playing DVD 84, 86 recording audio 87, 105 using DVD drive 73 using Windows Media Player 83 multiple monitors 113 music library building 89 music tracks copying 88 muting sound 23, 81 N name
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    75, 113 screen 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
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    178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety
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    , 67 Windows Security Center icon 26 using 121, 125 Windows Update 125, 142 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 188 WMA file creating 88 editing track information 90 playing 83 Wordpad 36 workgroup naming 52 working safely 16 World Wide Web (WWW) 43 downloading files 45 Z Zip drive 146 port 11 Index 205
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