eMachines C6207, C6415, C6423, C6535, C6537 Quick Start Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Please read all of these instructions carefully.

1Save these instructions for later use.

2Follow all of the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual.

3Do not use this computer on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing seriousdamage to the product.

4Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back have been provided for ventilation. To ensure reliableoperation of your computer, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Don't use this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

5Never push objects of any kind into the computer through the cabinet openings. Objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

6This computer should only be connected to the AC power source indicated on your computer system's information label. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Only connect this computer to a power outlet that matches the power requirements of this computer.

7Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.

8If you have to use an extension cord with this computer, make sure that the total amperage rating of all equipment plugged into it does not exceed the amperage rating of the extension cord. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the main AC power outlet does not exceed 15 amps.

9Unplug your computer from the main electrical power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

10Do not use this computer near water.

11This product is eqiupped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

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Maintenance

If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to normal operation.

Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of the following conditions:

1 If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

2 If liquid has been spilled into the product.

3 If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

4 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

5 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service.

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If you ever have to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following precautions:

1The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.)

2Once removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is plugged back in. (Apres le couvercle a enleve, visse le couvercle en place et remettre le cordon d'alimentation.)

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Wichtige Sicherheitsvorschriften Unbedingt

Beachten

Allgemeine Sicherheit

Die nachfolgenden Anweisungen betreffen die Gefahr von Verletzungen durch elektrische Spannung, Feuer und mechanische Einwirkung. Bitte lesen Sie diese Anweisungen sorgfältig.

1Beachten Sie alle Hinweise, die am Gerät selbst angebracht oder in den zugehörigen Handbuchrn vermerkt sind.

2 Stellen Sie das Gerät an einem sicheren, stabilen Arbeitsplatz auf.

3Am Gerät angebrachte Öffnungen (Schlitze und sonstige Öffnungen) dienen der Belüftung des Gerätes. Um ein zuverlässiges Arbeiten des Geräts zu gewährleisten und um Überhitzung zu vermeiden, müssen diese Öffnungen unbedingt freigehalten werden. Betreiben Sie das Gerät nie auf Betten, Sofas oder anderen, weichen Unterlagen.

4Stecken keine Gegegenstände (Schraubenzieher, Büsroklamern etc.) in die Öffnungen. Sie wurden damit Kurzschlüsse herbeiführen die zur Zer störung des Geräts führen, sich der Gefahr eines Stromschlages aussetzen oder das Gerät in Brand setzen.

5Das Gerät darf nur an vorschriftmäßige Steckdosen mit der auf dem Gerät angegebenen Netzspannung angeschlossen werden. Wenn Sie nicht sicher sind, welche Netzspannung richtig ist, wenden Sie sich an den Lieferanten des Gerätes oder an das zuständige Elektriziträtswerk. Bitten nur an Genügend stark abgesicherte Steckdosen anschließen, die der Leis tungsaufnahme des Gerätes entsprechen.

6Auf das Netzanschlußkabel dürfen keine Gegenstände gestellt werden. Legen sie das Netzkabel so, daßniemand darauftreten oder darüber stolpern kann.

7Wenn Sie Verlängerungskabel benutzen, müssen Sie sicher sein, daß die gesamte Leistungsaufnahme nicht größer ist als das Verlängerungskabel zulaßt. Der gesamte Stromverbrauch aller angeschlossenen Geräte darf nicht mehr als 15 A betragen.

8 Wenn Sie das Gerät reinigen, muß das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose gezogen werden.

9 Das Gerät dürfen Sie nicht in der Näh von Wasserleitungen benutzen.

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Wartung Des Computers

Wenn der Computer nicht ordnungsgemäß arbeitet, dürfen Sie nur die Einstellungen vornehmen, die im Handbuch genannt werden. Andere Einstellungen oder Verän derungen können den Computer beschädigen oder zerstören. Umfangreiche und kostspielige Reparaturen würden notwendig werden, um das Gerät wieder betriebsfähig zu machen.

Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose und verständigen Sie den zuständigen Kundendienst bei folgenden Storungen:

1 Netzkabel ist defekt oder strak abgenutzt.

2 Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät geschüttet worden.

3 Das Gerät war Regen oder Leitungswasser aus-gesetzt.

4 Das Gerät ist heruntergefallen oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.

5 Das Gerät arbeitet nicht mehr richtig.

Achtung

Wenn Sie das Gerät Öffnen müssen (Abnahme der verschraubten Haube), ist unbedingt folgendes zu beachten:

1 Das Netzkabel muß aus der Steckdose gezogen werden und zwar bevor Sie das Gerät Öffnen.

2Die Haube muß wieder monitiert und verschraubt werden. Erst dann darf das Netzkabel wieder eingesteckt werden.

Safety Instruction

Ensure that the appropriate power cord is supplied with personal computer. If the power cord is not supplied with personal computer, use the correct listed cord sets as below:

Rating

Type

Note

125V,

10A Min.

SVT MAX. 4.5m

One end terminated with molded on cord connector body.

18AWG/3

long

Attachment plug cap with a nama 5-15P.

 

 

 

 

250V,

6A Min.

SVT Max. 4.5m

One end terminated with molded on cord connector body.

18AWG/3

long

Attachment plug cap with a nama 6-15P.

 

 

 

 

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Before You Read

The information in this user’s guide is subject to change without notice.

eMachines, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

eMachines, stylized “e” and figure logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of eMachines, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

©2003 eMachines, Inc. All rights reserved.

NOTE

Depending on the model, your computer’s components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Introduction

 

 

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1-1

 

System Overview

Chapter 2

Setting Up Your System

 

 

1. Selecting a Location ............................................................................................

2-1

 

2. Checking the Voltage Selection ..........................................................................

2-2

 

3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices ..................................................................

2-3

 

4. Turning the Computer On and Off ......................................................................

2-4

 

Turning On the Computer ................................................................................

2-4

 

Turning Off the Computer ...............................................................................

2-4

Chapter 3

Using Your Computer

 

 

Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive .....................................................................

3-1

 

Using an Optional Media Reader ............................................................................

3-2

 

Inserting the Media ...........................................................................................

3-2

 

Removing the Media ........................................................................................

3-3

 

Using an Optical Drive ............................................................................................

3-4

 

Using Special Keys on the Keyboard ......................................................................

3-5

 

Using a Mouse .........................................................................................................

3-6

 

Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth ................................................

3-7

 

Controlling the Audio Volume ................................................................................

3-7

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Chapter 4

Installing and Removing Drives

 

Removing the Cover ............................................................................................... 4-1

 

Replacing the Cover ............................................................................................... 4-3

 

Installing an Expansion Card .................................................................................. 4-4

 

Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive ............................................................... 4-6

 

Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay ............................................ 4-9

Chapter 5

Using the Restore CDs

 

Restoring Your Original Software .......................................................................... 5-1

Chapter 6

Using the PowerDVD

 

About DVD ............................................................................................................. 6-1

 

Playing the PowerDVD ........................................................................................... 6-1

 

How to Run the PowerDVD ............................................................................ 6-1

 

Buttons of the PowerDVD ............................................................................... 6-2

Appendix A.

Solving Common Problems

 

Power .................................................................................................................... A-1

 

Hard Disk Drive .................................................................................................... A-1

 

Optical Drive ......................................................................................................... A-2

 

Audio ...................................................................................................................... A-2

 

Floppy Disk Drive .................................................................................................. A-3

 

Display & Monitor ................................................................................................. A-3

 

Keyboard ................................................................................................................ A-4

 

Mouse ..................................................................................................................... A-4

Appendix B.

Approval Statements

 

Battery Warning Instruction .................................................................................. B-1

 

Fuse Warning Instruction ...................................................................................... B-1

 

Laser Product ......................................................................................................... B-2

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eMachines C6207, C6415, C6423, C6535, C6537 Quick Start Manual

Introduction

System Overview

Optical drive Emergency eject hole

 

Load/Eject button

Optical drive

Floppy disk drive(optional)

 

(optional)

 

USB connector

Media reader slots(optional)

(optional)

Power indicator

 

Power button

 

 

Hard disk drive access indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IEEE 1394 connectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headphone jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(optional)

 

 

 

 

 

Microphone jack

 

 

 

USB 2.0 connectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0 connectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user’s guide.

Introduction 1-1

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1-2 Introduction

Setting Up Your System

This chapter describes how to set up and turn on/off your system. Just follow the steps in this chapter.

1. Selecting a Location

Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following:

A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of your system and all of its components.

A flat and hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks, damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation.

Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around the computer so air can move freely.

Moderate environment conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of heat.

Appropriate power sources. To prevent static charges, connect all your equipment to three-hole, grounded outlets. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices.

No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone, which generates an electromagnetic field.

Setting Up Your System 2-1

2. Checking the Voltage Selection

A power supply is integrated into the system to provide power to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. The power selection switch on the system back panel can be used to set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V.

To verify that your system has the correct setting for your environment, check the voltage selection switch.

WARNING

If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Make sure this switch is set correctly for your location before turning on your computer.

Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position.

Voltage selection switch

2-2 Setting Up Your System

3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices

To connect the peripheral devices, refer to the Setting Up Your Computer.

WARNING

To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it into the wall socket.

CAUTION

For protection of your computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the computer and other devices due to lighting and power line surges.

Setting Up Your System 2-3

4. Turning the Computer On and Off

Follow the instructions below to turn on the computer or to turn it off.

Turning On the Computer

To turn on your computer, follow these steps:

1.Turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to your computer.

2.Press the power button on the front panel of your computer.

3.The system will load Microsoft ® Windows ® .

NOTE

If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. In this case, the “Microsoft Windows Startup Menu” menu will appear. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer.

Turning Off the Computer

To turn off your computer, follow these steps:

1.Before turning off your computer, save your information and close all application programs you use.

2.Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer.

3.When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is displayed, click Turn Off to shut down the system.

4.Turn off the monitor and any other peripheral devices.

2-4 Setting Up Your System

Using Your Computer

To use your computer, you must install the operating system on your computer. Windows® may come with already installed on your system. To install another operating system such as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with that system for instructions on installation and use. The procedures in this manual assume that you are using Windows® with your computer.

Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive

To use your floppy disk drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive, as shown below. And then slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into place.

Eject button

Metal shutter

Chap

Floppy disk

When you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is off, and then press the eject button. When the disk pops, remove it.

NOTE

Never remove a disk or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is on. You could lose data. Also, remove all disks before you turn off the computer.

Using Your Computer 3-1

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