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Страница 1: ...User Guide for your eMachines computer...

Страница 2: ...dio jacks 13 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 16 Setting up your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your c...

Страница 3: ...43 Connecting 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 Crea...

Страница 4: ...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 m...

Страница 5: ...ington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Win...

Страница 6: ...nting static electricity discharge 154 Opening the case 154 Removing the side panel 154 Removing the front bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Ins...

Страница 7: ...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...

Страница 8: ...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...

Страница 9: ...p you keep your computer in good operating 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...

Страница 10: ...To search for a topic in Help and Support type a word or phrase keyword in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen then click the arrow button For each search you receive the...

Страница 11: ...ition Guide To access Media Center help 1 In the MediaCenter window move the mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar The tool bar appears at the top of the window 2 Click the Help icon in the tool...

Страница 12: ...cking the index searching for a topic or keyword or browsing through the online help Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer...

Страница 13: ...nticity 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 instal...

Страница 14: ...ng 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 t...

Страница 15: ...about your drive see Identifying drive types on page 73 USB ports optional Plug a USB Universal Serial Bus device such as a printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into this port For more information...

Страница 16: ...er on page 72 Power button Power indicator Pressthisbuttontoturnthepoweronoroff Youcanalsoconfigurethepower button to operate in Standby Resume mode or Hibernate mode The button lights when the comput...

Страница 17: ...nmentsuchasthis thevoltageswitchshouldbemovedto230 Formore information see Checking the voltage selection on page 18 Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector PS 2 mouse port Plug a Pers...

Страница 18: ...al device on page 13 Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack This jack is color coded red or pink Audio output Line out jack Plug powered analog front speakers an external amplifier or headph...

Страница 19: ...For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network see Networking Your Computer on page 49 To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the netw...

Страница 20: ...ng peripheral devices click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box then click the arrow Parallel and serial port devices are not plug and play See the...

Страница 21: ...CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer www emachines com 14...

Страница 22: ...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...

Страница 23: ...void focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of time Look away from your computer occasionally and try to focus on distant objects Setting up your computer desk and chair When you...

Страница 24: ...ch and the screen is tilted to be perpendicular to your line of sight Place your keyboard and mouse at a comfortable distance You should be able to reach them without stretching Set paper holders at t...

Страница 25: ...save your work and shut down your computer normally Checking the voltage selection Caution If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly your system will be damaged Make sure this switch is set...

Страница 26: ...r several minutes or have not turned off your computer it may enter a power saving mode called Standby While in Standby the power indicator flashes Tips Tricks For more information about changing the...

Страница 27: ...hen click the program that is not responding 3 Click End Task 4 Click in the top right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box Important If your computer does not turn off press and hold the pow...

Страница 28: ...e search or e mail programs Audio playback buttons Use these buttons to play your audio files and to adjust the volume Navigation keys Use thesekeyskeystomovethe cursortothe beginning ofa line totheen...

Страница 29: ...ustration shows the standard mouse As you move the mouse the pointer arrow on the display moves in the same direction You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the displ...

Страница 30: ...play Movethemousearoundonthemousepad Ifyourun out of space on your mouse pad and need to move the pointer farther pick up the mouse set it down in the middle of the mouse pad then continue moving the...

Страница 31: ...CHAPTER 3 Using Your Computer www emachines com 24...

Страница 32: ...CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents Using shortcuts...

Страница 33: ...ing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running Click a program s button on the taskbar to open the program s window The Star...

Страница 34: ...opens showing you the first level of menu items 2 Click All Programs to see all programs and files in the Start menu When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it ano...

Страница 35: ...ort Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box then click the arrow Identifying window items When you double click the icon for a drive folder file or program a window opens on the desktop This...

Страница 36: ...ewing drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders A computer usually has more than one drive Each drive has a letter usually Local Disk C for the hard drive and 3 Floppy A...

Страница 37: ...new folder Typically Local Disk C is your hard drive and 3 Floppy A is your diskette drive If you do not see the contents of the drive click Show the contents of this drive 3 If you want to create a n...

Страница 38: ...want to copy A pop up menu opens on the desktop 3 Click Copy on the pop up menu 4 Open the destination folder 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder right click 6 Click Paste A copy of the...

Страница 39: ...ow opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore For instructions on how to select multiple files and folde...

Страница 40: ...a to refine searches Files and folders found using this utility can be opened copied cut renamed or deleted directly from the list in the results window Using the Windows Search utility To find files...

Страница 41: ...e name You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want You can search by the Date the file was created or modified Size of the file Type of file such as a program or a text do...

Страница 42: ...you want to find If you do not see the contents of a folder click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder 3 Continue double clicking folders and their subfolders until you...

Страница 43: ...create save open and print a document using Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a progr...

Страница 44: ...the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Save in list 3 Type a new file name in the File name box Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop click Start the...

Страница 45: ...o your computer or have access to a network printer For more information about installing or using your printer see the printer documentation or Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device...

Страница 46: ...file folder text or graphic Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste the object then press CTRL V Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item press and hold down t...

Страница 47: ...CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP www emachines com 40...

Страница 48: ...CHAPTER 5 Using the Internet Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using e mail...

Страница 49: ...Important To determine if you have an Ethernet jack on your computer see your computer s setup poster An Internet service provider a company that provides access to the Internet through an ISPserver W...

Страница 50: ...oadband is considered an always connected service With this type of service your cost is the same regardless of the amount of time you use your Internet connection Accessing your Internet account The...

Страница 51: ...lled a URL for Universal Resource Locator in the browser address bar for example www emachines com then click GO on the browser address bar OR On the current Web page click a link to a Web site Help a...

Страница 52: ...a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer For more information see Working wi...

Страница 53: ...ccount with an ISP For example a person with an account with Hotmail might have an e mail address that is similar to this one Sending e mail To send e mail using Outlook or Outlook Express 1 Connect t...

Страница 54: ...Express 1 Connect to your Internet service provider 2 Click Start then click E Mail Your default e mail program opens 3 Click Send Receive Help and Support For general information about using Internet...

Страница 55: ...CHAPTER 5 Using the Internet www emachines com 48...

Страница 56: ...CHAPTER 6 Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Creating an Ethernet network Sharing resources Using the network Adding a printer to your network...

Страница 57: ...Mbps Most home networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components Business networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components Important Check local code requirements bef...

Страница 58: ...or a router based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need Important For best results Ethernet network components should be either all standard Ethernet 10 Mbps all Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps or...

Страница 59: ...uter see Adding or replacing an expansion card on page 171 Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed make the necessary arrangem...

Страница 60: ...you use the Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks LANs as well as for Internet communications When networking is set u...

Страница 61: ...nd follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard 4 Click to select the Internet Protocol TCP IP check box in the This connection uses the following items list If you do not see TCP IP drag the...

Страница 62: ...to right For a crossover cable the wires on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order different colors left to right We recommend using category 5 unshielded twisted pair ca...

Страница 63: ...umbered port on the router except the WAN port The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is identified by a label or a switch Plug the other end of the cable into the ne...

Страница 64: ...red in these fields and if so what entries are required Normally leaving the fields blank will work LAN IP Address We recommend that you accept the defaults WAN IP Address If your ISP assigns you a di...

Страница 65: ...View a network drive Open and copy files stored on other network computers Print documents on network printers Important To share a printer among the network computers each computer must have the shar...

Страница 66: ...lect the Allow network users to change my files check box 4 Click OK Un sharing drives folders and files To un share drives or folders 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer right click the drive or fol...

Страница 67: ...ames of each of the computers in your workgroup are listed 5 Double click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view All shared drives and folders on that computer are li...

Страница 68: ...e you want to copy 3 Browse to the file you want to copy 4 Click the file 5 Click Edit then click Copy 6 Double click the folder where you want to copy the file to 7 Click Edit then click Paste Printi...

Страница 69: ...the following Connect your 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 acc...

Страница 70: ...stalling 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 sen...

Страница 71: ...e Internet while sending and receiving faxes Installing Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your dial up modem When Windows was originally installed on your computer Fax may not ha...

Страница 72: ...elcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen click Next The Sender Information screen opens 3 Type the information about yourself that you want to appear on your fax cover page then click Next The Select...

Страница 73: ...ax identifier information then click Next This identifier information is required by law and can be the same identifier that you typed in Step 7 The Routing Options screen opens 10 If you set up your...

Страница 74: ...es to type the full ten digit fax number 5 If you want to send your fax to more than one recipient click Add and type the name and fax number of the next recipient 6 When you have added all your recip...

Страница 75: ...an also use the Insert menu to include information that is automatically calculated such as number of pages or date and time sent If you want to include text that always appears on your cover page suc...

Страница 76: ...ations Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Console opens When the Fax Console is open it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the Inbox 2 To view a fax click Inbox then double click the fax you wa...

Страница 77: ...number of retries and the amount of time between retries 6 Click OK Automatically canceling a fax If your computer tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine you can automatically canc...

Страница 78: ...cond 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 musi...

Страница 79: ...mory card reader supports the following card types Each slot is assigned a different drive letter for example the E and F drives so data can be transferred from one memory card type to another Memory...

Страница 80: ...hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to stop blinking then pull the memory card out of the slot Using the CD or DVD drive You can us...

Страница 81: ...lose the tray DVD R RW drive Installingprograms playingaudioCDs playingDVDs accessing data and recording video and data to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW discs Double layer DVD RW Installingprograms pl...

Страница 82: ...on of the VGA port on your computer see the setup poster or Back on page 10 3 Turn on your computer 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet then turn it on Windows recognize...

Страница 83: ...deo out or S Video out jacks Use a set of headphones or external powered speakers to hear sound while playing a DVD DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software To view you...

Страница 84: ...es dialog box opens 9 Click the Displays tab 10 Click the Enable TV button if it is not already enabled then click Apply Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out your computer has not...

Страница 85: ...orts www emachines com 78 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...

Страница 86: ...art button Audio Video A V control buttons Numeric keypad data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button s Functions Shortcut buttons Give you direct access to Media Cente...

Страница 87: ...date the Media Center Program Guide 1 Before starting Media Center make sure that you are connected to the Internet Important Media Center requires Internet access to update the Media Center Program G...

Страница 88: ...he Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Volume tab 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to select the Mute check box then click OK Help and Support...

Страница 89: ...o 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 volume level and balance sliders for the device you w...

Страница 90: ...Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 2 Click File then click Open The Open dialog box opens 3 Click the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play t...

Страница 91: ...essories gateway com Help Support For more information about playing CDs or DVDs click Start then click Help and Support Type the phrases playing CDs or playing DVDs in the Search box then click the a...

Страница 92: ...or DVD into the CD or DVD drive 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of...

Страница 93: ...Start All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD then click PowerDVD Help 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up 2 Click Start All Programs Cybe...

Страница 94: ...e 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 1 Plug a micro...

Страница 95: ...lity WMA files end in the file extension WMA and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3 To create WMA or MP3 files 1 Insert a music CD into your CD or DVD drive 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of...

Страница 96: ...ories find a track quickly by sorting and add information to a music file You can add music tracks to your music library by Creating MP3 or WMA files When you create MP3 or WMA files from the tracks o...

Страница 97: ...computer so 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...

Страница 98: ...tructions 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of video editing programs click Windows Movie Maker Windows Movie Maker opens OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of video editing programs click...

Страница 99: ...you can make to your video include Splitting your video into more than one clip or combining two or more clips into one clip Trimming unwanted material from the beginning or end of your clip Insertin...

Страница 100: ...ting CDs or DVDs If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and ot...

Страница 101: ...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 1 I...

Страница 102: ...a Burning Task dialog box 4 Click Music 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...

Страница 103: ...have one CD or DVD burner click Burn The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the CD or DVD OR If you have more than one CD or DVD burner select the burner then click Burn The Bur...

Страница 104: ...P 1 or 2 Windows Media Player 9 or later and the Windows patch Q810243 Update We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs If you record copyrighted materi...

Страница 105: ...ink 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 Power2...

Страница 106: ...lder that contains the video files you want to burn to the DVD Click to select the file s Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files 7 Click Import The video files appear in the Video pane 8...

Страница 107: ...13 Click the Burner tab 14 If you have one DVD burner click Burn The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the DVD OR If you have more than one DVD burner select the burner then cl...

Страница 108: ...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 2 If a dialog box opens click Take no action then cl...

Страница 109: ...the folder that contains the files or folders you want to burn to the CD or DVD Click to select the file or folder Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files 6 Drag the files or folders int...

Страница 110: ...r2Go burns the files to the CD 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 Copying a CD or DVD To copy a C...

Страница 111: ...r recordable CD or DVD drive 6 Click Copy The Burning dialog box opens If you are using one drive Power2Go copies the tracks or files to your hard drive If you are using two drives Power2Go copies the...

Страница 112: ...r 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 3 Cli...

Страница 113: ...CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports www emachines com 106...

Страница 114: ...CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Changing the mouse settings Changing Power Saving Settings Installing an uninterruptible power supply...

Страница 115: ...types requirevariouscolordepthsforoptimum appearance Forexample simplecolor drawings may look satisfactory in 256 colors while color photographs need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum q...

Страница 116: ...he display easier The higher the resolution the smaller individual components of the screen such as icons and menu bars appear To adjust the screen resolution 1 Click Start then click Control Panel Th...

Страница 117: ...Click the Appearance tab 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color scheme list click the color scheme you want then click OK The new colors appear on your desktop OR If you want to create a new color...

Страница 118: ...ick the Desktop tab 4 Click a background picture in the Background list OR Click Browse to select a background picture from another location 5 If you want the picture you chose to cover the entire scr...

Страница 119: ...nel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Clic...

Страница 120: ...on extended desktop 1 Right click any empty space on the desktop then click Properties The Display Properties dialog box opens 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Click the second monitor icon labeled 2 then...

Страница 121: ...Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box opens 3 Cli...

Страница 122: ...ntrol Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power S...

Страница 123: ...k the Advanced tab 4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list then click the power setting mode you want to use 5 Click OK Help and Support For more information about changing the power sch...

Страница 124: ...the Shut Down Windows dialog box 5 Click OK To use Hibernate mode As an automatic power savings mode Open the Power OptionsProperties dialog box then click the Power Schemes tab Click the arrow button...

Страница 125: ...Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the UPS tab 4 Click Select The UPS Selection dialog box opens 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the...

Страница 126: ...CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer Hardware security Data security Security updates...

Страница 127: ...keeping your data safe and secure About startup and hard drive passwords Tips Tricks Make sure that you use a password you can remember The password feature is very secure and you cannot bypass it If...

Страница 128: ...n about protecting your computer against viruses click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword viruses in the Search box then click the arrow Protect your computer from a virus by Using the...

Страница 129: ...t online identity theft by blocking the transmission of personally identifiable information This service also filters offensive online content including pop ups ads and web bugs and monitors controls...

Страница 130: ...Afee 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...

Страница 131: ...ng your virus definitions Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires you must extend your subscription You should update your virus definitions regularly to protec...

Страница 132: ...party virus protection software security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings 1 Click Start Control Panel then double click Security Center The Windows...

Страница 133: ...way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP Microsoft creates a high priority Windows updateto fix the problem You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure Express C...

Страница 134: ...es 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 then double click Security Ce...

Страница 135: ...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 detects a pro...

Страница 136: ...CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software System recovery options Copying driver and application recovery files Recovering your system...

Страница 137: ...our system to a previous condition when drivers and programs worked correctly Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore on page 136 describes how to return your system to a previous workin...

Страница 138: ...k 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 Important If you are recording to CDs make sure that they are CD...

Страница 139: ...r to label each disc 1 of x 2 of x 3 of x and so on 9 When you see the message The Recovery ISO Image has been created successfully remove the last disc from the drive then click OK 10 Store the discs...

Страница 140: ...To create discs from the files you just copied see Creating discs from recovery files on a network on page 133 Creating discs from recovery files on a network Important If you are recording to CDs ma...

Страница 141: ...his is completed you are done Recovering your system Important If your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive contact eMachines Customer Care for help For a fee...

Страница 142: ...rograms System Recovery then click Application Driver Recovery OR Turn on your computer then insert the driver and application recovery disc 1 if available into the CD or DVD drive The Application Rec...

Страница 143: ...our computer is turned on Microsoft System Restore takes a snapshot of your system settings and saves it as a restore point In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you canreturn to one ofth...

Страница 144: ...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 virus and spyware a...

Страница 145: ...al data files before continuing this process Full System Restore with Backup recommended moves the contents of the hard drive to the C My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows XP This optio...

Страница 146: ...CHAPTER 12 Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer Updating Windows BigFix Managing hard drive space Moving from your old computer...

Страница 147: ...block the ventilation fan When storing your computer for an extended period of time unplug AC power Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule C...

Страница 148: ...narrow straw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys If you spill liquid on the keyboard turn off your computer and turn the keyboard upside down Let the liquid drain then let th...

Страница 149: ...ndhardwareon yourcomputer For additionalinformation on Windows Update see Security updates on page 126 To run Windows Update 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Upd...

Страница 150: ...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 Propert...

Страница 151: ...ype thekeyworddisk cleanup in the Search box then click the arrow Checking the hard drive for errors The Error checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems...

Страница 152: ...ides the file information into pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive This is called fragmentation and it is normal In order for your computer to use a file Windows must search f...

Страница 153: ...e information about Windows Update click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword defragmenting in the Search box then click the arrow Backing up files Backing up files and removing them fro...

Страница 154: ...Task Wizard in the Search box then click the arrow 3 Click Next then click the task or program you want to schedule and follow the on screen instructions to customize the task Moving from your old co...

Страница 155: ...der 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Documents The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files Go to Step 4 OR In Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 doubl...

Страница 156: ...your current ISP software is not pre installed on your new computer locate the original Internet setup program provided by your local ISP or contact your ISP to see if they have an updated version of...

Страница 157: ...B device s installation guide Installing a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps To install your old printer 1 Shut down and turn off your compu...

Страница 158: ...ote of any programs you want to install on your new computer Locate your original program installation discs and installation guides Your original discs and guides should contain any serial numbers or...

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Страница 160: ...nstalling 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...

Страница 161: ...the power cord and the modem and network cables Before working with computer components follow these guidelines Avoid static causing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam Remove c...

Страница 162: ...Opening the case www emachines com 155 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover slide the side panelcover toward thebackofthecomputer thenlift the panel away from the computer...

Страница 163: ...ly set the bezel to the side of the case with the cables attached OR Disconnect the cables from the system board so you can remove the front bezel and cables from the computer To remove the front beze...

Страница 164: ...n the bezel with the computer latch holes 3 Press the bezel firmly into place Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the cas...

Страница 165: ...her non abrasive surface 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board Important Your computer s memory location may vary from the illustration below 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory...

Страница 166: ...riginal battery in your computer Warning There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace the batteryonly with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer...

Страница 167: ...own in Step 3 13 Save your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive Tips Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive To add replace...

Страница 168: ...new drive into the drive bay from the front of the case 7 Connect the power data and sound cables if necessary to the back of the drive 8 Usethetwo screws you removed previously to secure the drive to...

Страница 169: ...54 Important The color and shape of your replacement component s front cover may vary from your original component 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Removing the front bezel on...

Страница 170: ...ctions in Replacing the front bezel on page 157 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Replacing the side panel on page 157 Adding or replacing a hard drive Tips Tricks You need a...

Страница 171: ...drive bay from the case 6 If you are adding a new drive go to Step 9 If you are replacing an existing drive go to the next step 7 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the drive bay Onl...

Страница 172: ...n Replacing the side panel on page 157 Replacing the rear fan Tips Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a rear fan To replace the rear fan 1 Remove the side panel by following the...

Страница 173: ...ce the side panel by following the instructions in Replacing the side panel on page 157 Replacing the power supply Tips Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the power supply To rep...

Страница 174: ...iously 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...

Страница 175: ...he heat sink so you do not damage the TIM 7 Loosely screw in the captive screws on the corners of the heat sink gently tightening diagonal screws screw in one screw then the screw located diagonally t...

Страница 176: ...front I O panel www emachines com 169 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 bez...

Страница 177: ...cables away from the case Note the location of the hole through which the cables are threaded 8 Thread the new I O panel s cables through the hole in the case then insert the tabs in the bottom of th...

Страница 178: ...ard 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in Removing the side panel on page 154 2 If you are adding a new expansion card go to the next step If you are replacing an expansion card go...

Страница 179: ...any 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Replacing the side panel on page 157 Replacing the system board To replace the system board 1 Remove the side panel by following the ins...

Страница 180: ...ks to the processor rotate the heatsink slightly to loosen it Caution The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material TIM on the bottom Be careful not to damage this material when you remove the heat sin...

Страница 181: ...you removed previously 18 Attach all cables to the new system board 19 Place the processor into the processor socket Make sure that the processor is aligned correctly by matching the small triangle on...

Страница 182: ...CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support...

Страница 183: ...t steps 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 power If y...

Страница 184: ...ay a DVD make sure that you have a DVD drive To identify your drive type see Identifying drive types on page 73 Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart y...

Страница 185: ...and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution To be able to play a DVD the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional cod...

Страница 186: ...Run Error checking on the diskette For more information see Checking the hard drive for errors on page 144 You see a Non system disk or Disk error error message Eject the diskette from the diskette d...

Страница 187: ...ding drive C error message If a diskette is in the diskette drive eject it and restart your computer Press CTRL ALT DEL to restart your computer If your computer has been subjected to static electrici...

Страница 188: ...wnloads 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...

Страница 189: ...VGA In port for the best quality Many TVs do not have a VGA port S Video If your TV does not have a VGA port but includes an S Video port connect the S Video cable from the Media Center computer s S V...

Страница 190: ...s The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on your eyes You need to configure your Media Center to output to a TV Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S...

Страница 191: ...ry card slots do not appear in the My Computer window Reboot your computer Modem dial up See also Internet on page 180 Your modem does not dial or does not connect Make sure that the modem cable is pl...

Страница 192: ...noise Wiggle the modem cable to see if that makes a difference Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screws in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure You can also call your...

Страница 193: ...lickthePhoneandModemOptionsicon thenclick the Modems tab 4 Click your modem then click Properties The Modem Properties dialog box opens Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting clic...

Страница 194: ...ice driver Connect a monitor that you know works to your computer The color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color unifor...

Страница 195: ...ay or becomes difficult to control precisely cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean damp cloth Make sure that the optical sensor is clean...

Страница 196: ...running slower than you expect check the speed of each Ethernet component For best results all Ethernet components should be standard Ethernet 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps or 10 100 Mbps or Gigabit...

Страница 197: ...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 then click...

Страница 198: ...uter and contact a qualified computer technician If you have a technical problem with your computer follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care Make sure that your computer...

Страница 199: ...ck the arrow The printed or online documentation that came with your hardware or software In many cases additional product information and online documentation for eMachines supplied hardware can be f...

Страница 200: ...APPENDIX A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices...

Страница 201: ...installtheappropriateoutlet Ifyouuseanextensioncordwiththissystem makesurethatthetotalampereratingontheproductspluggedintotheextensioncord doesnotexceedtheextensioncordampererating Ifyoursystemisfitte...

Страница 202: ...rmodemcomplieswithPart 68oftheCodeofFederalRegulations CFR 47 rules Onthecomputerormodemcardisalabelthat containstheFCCregistrationnumberandRingerEquivalenceNumber REN forthisdevice Ifrequested thisin...

Страница 203: ...antinruralareas Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electricalgroundconnectionsbyyourself Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician a...

Страница 204: ...tricalorelectronicequipmentisnolongerusefultoyou takeitback toyourlocalorregionalwastecollection administrationforrecycling Insomecases your endoflife productmaybe tradedin forcredittowardsthepurchase...

Страница 205: ...uctdevelopment Gatewayreservestherighttomakeimprovementsinthismanualandtheproductsit describesatanytime withoutnoticesorobligation Trademark Acknowledgments GatewayandtheBlack and WhiteSpotDesignaretr...

Страница 206: ...ing memory card 184 types of memory cards supported 72 case closing 157 opening 154 CD adding tracks to your library 89 cleaning 142 copying 103 copying data 101 copying with Cyberlink Power2Go 101 cr...

Страница 207: ...p 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation e...

Страница 208: ...replacing 157 front I O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 de...

Страница 209: ...Outlook 42 Outlook Express 42 Windows Media Player 83 Windows Movie Maker 90 Wordpad 36 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 MIDI file 83 minimize button 28 modem cable 12 43 51 55 connecting 11 12...

Страница 210: ...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 trouble...

Страница 211: ...trying fax 69 sending fax 67 sending faxes from program 68 sending scanned image fax 69 setting up fax cover page template 68 using Fax 63 telephone jack 11 telephone support 191 television playing DV...

Страница 212: ...Transfer Wizard 147 Product Key Code 6 Search utility 33 Security Center 125 Windows key 21 Windows Media Player building music library 89 creating music files 88 creating WMA files 88 editing tack in...

Страница 213: ...Index www emachines com 206...

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