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See the troubleshooting section of this chapter.

Warning

To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if:

-Power cords or plugs are damaged

-Liquid has been spilled into your computer

-Your computer was dropped

-The case was damaged

Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.

Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of 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-toquestions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources:

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 found in our Web site’s Documentation Library.

The software publisher’s Web site.

Help

For more how-to information about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type practice in the Search box, then press ENTER.

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Contents User Guide Page Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortProduct servicing Energy Star Disposal instructionsFinding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter Product Registration About this guideComponent Icon Description FrontBack Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Working safely and comfortablyProtecting from power source problems Preparing power connectionsChecking the voltage selection Connecting a dial-up modem Connecting to a broadband modem or networkUsing the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Wired Ethernet networkingUsing a router Ethernet networkingEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Important Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwarePage Router WAN port Naming the computers and the workgroup Testing your networkConfiguring the TCP/IP protocol Establishing your Ethernet network connectionSharing drives and printers Adding a printer to your networkSharing resources Click Advanced Sharing, then click Share this folder Creating a shortcut to a network drive Using the networkViewing shared drives and folders Printing files across the network Opening files across the networkCopying files across the network Troubleshooting First steps TroubleshootingDVD drives Add-in cardsAudio CD or DVD drivesPage Hard drive Expansion cardsFile management Page See also Modem dial-up on InternetPage Memory KeyboardModem dial-up Memory card readerModem cable or DSL Help Page Monitor Mouse Optical disc drives NetworksPage Power PasswordsPrinter Sound Recovering your system Driver and application backup disc Creating recovery discsRecovering pre-installed software and drivers Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from within Windows OSRecovering from your recovery discs Recovering from the hard drive during startupBefore calling Customer Care Telephone supportSelf-help See the troubleshooting section of this chapterAppendix a Operation conditions FCC noticeRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Laser compliance statement Radio device regulatory notice General Digital audio output statementDeclaration of Conformity Article 3.1b EMC Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Page V09A3