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... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded red or pink. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...on when the hard drive is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional...
...information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded red or pink. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...on when the hard drive is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com
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... front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved...60 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer is operating in the United States.
... front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved...60 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer is operating in the United States.
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www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer is shown at the ... the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. OR If you are adding a DIMM to its upright...
www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer is shown at the ... the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. OR If you are adding a DIMM to its upright...
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... at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to the Internet ■ If you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you do not...Search box , then click the arrow. OR - If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. Help and ...
... at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to the Internet ■ If you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you do not...Search box , then click the arrow. OR - If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. Help and ...
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... programs, then restart your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If...
... programs, then restart your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If...
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...program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that came with the modem connection. ■ Shut...
...program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that came with the modem connection. ■ Shut...