eMachines EL1300 - Manual

: iv ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy effic...

vii Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . 1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ...

Contents viii Expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer 2 About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of computer. Some illustrations in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Front Compon...

3 Back Important Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Component Icon Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Voltage switch The switch is preset at the factory. Make sure that this is set to the correct voltage for your ...

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpend...

7 Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surg...

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 8 Checking the voltage selection 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 yo...

9 Connecting to a broadband modem or 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 network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your computer. For th...

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 10 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem on the back of your computer. Using the World Wi...

11 Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account.2 Depending on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you ...

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 12 Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account.2 In the address bar, type the address of the Web site t...

13 Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired 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 be used to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet...

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 14 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. Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you ...

15 When buying your router, be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address as...

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 18 Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup 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 th...

19 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is ...

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 20 Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site.If you are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start , Control Panel , Network and Internet , then click Network and S...

21 Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your computers, you can add a printer to your network. To add a printer to the network, do one of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. For information about sharing pri...

23 Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click ( Start ), then click Control Panel . The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound , click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on the menu. 4 On the Sharin...

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 24 Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for a drive or folder on another computer, the contents of the drive or folder can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer.For example, a shortcut ...

25 Printing files across the network To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print . 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print . Important Before you can print a file across the network, you must ins...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 28 First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is tur...

29 Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that you have installed the required software. For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in card. Audio See “Sound” on page 46 . CD or DVD drives See “Optical d...

31 Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that you have installed the required software. For more information, see the documentation that came with your expansion card. File management A file was accidentally deletedIf a f...

33 You see a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error message • Your hard drive may have become damaged. Internet See also “Modem (dial-up)” on page 36 . You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Et...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 36 You see a “Not enough memory” error message • Close 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 cam...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 40 The modem is noisy when it dials and connectsWhen your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking . Handshaking is a digital “getting acquainted” conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. You ...

41 • Reinstall the device 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 uniformity. The text on the display is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the b...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 42 Networks You cannot connect to your company networkEvery network is unique. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. For more information about setting up a network in your home. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a di...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 44 Passwords Your computer does not accept your password • Make sure that C APS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your computer, and that your compute...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 46 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print larg...

47 Recovering your system You can solve most computer problems by following the information in “Troubleshooting” on page 27 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com . Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some or all of the computer’s software (also called recovering or restori...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 48 Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery discs b...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 50 Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or th...

51 4 Click OK . The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process may take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you its progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your comp...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 52 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery. Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is Labelflash? With Labelflash, you no longer need to print separate disc labels. Labelflash™ is a technology for creating a...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 58 12 When the printing of the label image is finished, the drive tray opens and the LabelFlash Wizard window displays the message “Burning completed.” 13 Click Close . Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follo...

Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices 62 FCC notice This device has been tested and found 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 against harmful interference in a residential install...

63 Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, eMachines, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisi...

Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices 64 List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungar...

Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices 66 technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory...

67 List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Sloveni...