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    User Guide
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    manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number
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    warnings and instructions marked on as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. Using electrical power • This product should be operated from the type of 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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    Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. iii
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    button. • More power management settings can be done through Windows power management. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer
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    tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your windows, for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and
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    : vi
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    13 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 18 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 27 First steps 28 Troubleshooting 28 Add-in cards 29 Audio 29 CD or DVD drives 29 DVD drives 29 Ethernet 29
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    33 Keyboard 35 Memory 35 Memory card reader 36 Modem (cable or DSL 36 Modem (dial-up 36 Monitor 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
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    Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Computer 1
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    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 button/power indicator USB
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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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    safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of
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    reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer during a power failure. Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down 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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    Important Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network. You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL (broadband) modem or to a wired Ethernet network. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet
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    Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with Web site. You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more. You can explore a Web site or visit other Web
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    set up an account with an Internet service ") in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar 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
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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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    to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device. For information on setting up a router, see the router's documentation. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of a wired Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem
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    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 Important
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    from ISP to ISP. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband connection is working correctly. To test the connection, log onto
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    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 required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into
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    to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet
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    the same Workgroup Name. Make sure that you have set up your 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
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    the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications. When networking is set up in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is automatically installed as the default protocol. Using a DHCP server In
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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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    With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the network. Important To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with
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    will be available to everyone on the network. 3 Click the Sharing tab. 22 Click Share. - OR If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing 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
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    information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the
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    or folder, then click Create Shortcut. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the file you want to open. 2 Click
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    on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow
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    Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 26
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    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 27
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    and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error
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    the documentation that came with your add-in card. Audio See "Sound" on page 46. 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 on your network • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged
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    between 0 and 254. The first N should be the same for all computers on your network and the second N should be different for all computers on your network. The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that you have installed the required
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    you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type file management
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    error" message • This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive 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
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    with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem. For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 36. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click
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    performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on your computer People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail • Click the receive button in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly
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    down to drain it. Let the keyboard dry before using it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type memory error in the Search box, then press
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    all programs, then restart your 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 information. Modem (dial-up) See
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    a digital, rollover, or PBX line. These lines do not work with your modem. • Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Line noise is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The faster the modem, the less line
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    service. • Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed. If reducing the connect speed lets you connect, call your telephone service. support. • See if the modem works with a different communications program. The problem may be with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting
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    connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate cables do not meet cable standards and may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down and restart your troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER.
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    Troubleshooting handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If the handshaking sounds are correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. The computer is running but there is on. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and
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    about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen resolution in the Search box, then press ENTER. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is
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    about setting up a 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
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    An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. A DVD movie will not play • Make sure that you have a DVD drive. • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again.
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    outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. Replace any damaged cables. Printer The printer will not turn on • Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you
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    Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start
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    have an online/offline button that you need to press after adding paper. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click 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
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    software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 48. 2 Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover software and drivers that
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    and drivers. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire
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    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 recovering from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive
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    a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on page 51. Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management
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    -time system setup. Recovering 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
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    a "label" image on the top surface of an optical disc. Because the image is part of the disc, it will never peel off. You can make this type of label by using your Labelflash optical disc drive to burn an image onto a Labelflash disc. Creating disc labels with LabelPrint CyberLink LabelPrint is
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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
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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 unlabeled Labelflash disc is in the Labelflash drive, label side down, then click Next. The Labelflash Wizard's settings screen opens. Tip The label side of most discs is the
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    sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely. • If
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    your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your call. The technician may have you follow troubleshooting steps. Self-help If you have how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware
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    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 60
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    Appendix A Regulations and safety notices 61
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    to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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    eMachines, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part service. the problem. If the problem is
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    all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating
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    cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for power, is available for emergency use. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive
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    device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This • EN301 489-1 V1.6.1 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set) • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 • Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 440-2 V1
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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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