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eMachines 8513152 Reference Manual

eMachines 8513152 Reference Manual (124 pages)

Desktop Computer

Brand: eMachines | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.37 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference

7
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer

11
- Front
  12
- Back
  14
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

17
- Working Safely and Comfortably
  18
- Preparing Power Connections
  20
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    20
  - Checking the Voltage Selection
    21
- Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
  21
- Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
  22
- Starting Your Computer
  22
  - Waking up Your Computer
    23
- Turning off Your Computer
  23
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
  25
- Using the Keyboard
  26
- Using the Mouse
  27
- Using Optical Drives
  29
  - Features
    29
  - Loading an Optical Disc
    29
  - Identifying Optical Drive Types
    29
  - Playing Discs
    31
  - Creating Discs
    32
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  32
  - Memory Card Types
    33
  - Using a Memory Card
    33
- Adjusting the Volume
  33
- Configuring the Audio Jacks
  35
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
  36
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer

37
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  38
- Opening the Case
  38
  - Removing the Side Panel
    39
  - Removing the Front Bezel
    39
- Closing the Case
  41
  - Replacing the Front Bezel
    41
  - Replacing the Side Panel
    42
- Replacing the Color Panel
  42
- Installing Memory
  44
- Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
  46
- Replacing the Media Panel
  48
- Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
  51
- Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
  53
- Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
  56
- Replacing the System Battery
  57
- Replacing the System Board
  58
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer

61
- Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
  62
- Caring for Your Computer
  63
- Cleaning Your Computer
  64
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    64
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    65
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    65
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    65
  - Cleaning Optical Discs
    66
- Updating Windows
  66
- Using Bigfix
  67
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  67
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    68
  - Deleting Unnecessary Files
    69
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    69
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    70
  - Backing up Files
    71
- Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
  72
- Moving from Your Old Computer
  73
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

77
- Safety Guidelines
  78
- Try These Steps First
  78
- Error Messages
  79
- Internet and Networking
  80
  - Internet
    80
  - Modem (Cable or DSL)
    81
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    82
  - Networking
    84
- Power
  85
- Display
  85
- Printing
  86
- Optical Discs
  87
- Memory Card Reader
  88
- Mouse
  88
- Keyboard
  89
- Files
  89
- Memory
  91
- Audio
  92
- Passwords
  92
- Expansion Cards
  93
- Media Center
  93
- Checking for Device Problems
  95
- Recovering Your System
  96
- Technical Support
  104
  - Before Calling Customer Care
    104
  - Calling Customer Care
    104
Appendix A: Legal Notices

105
- Replacement Parts and Accessories
  107
- Regulatory Compliance
  107
- United States of America
  107
- Fcc Declaration of Conformity
  108
- Laser Safety Statement
  109
- External Television Antenna Grounding
  110
- Lightning Protection
  110
- Environmental Information
  112
- Macrovision Statement
  113
Index

115

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