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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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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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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... a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 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 other devices into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 30. Desktop PC...
... a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 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 other devices into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 30. Desktop PC...
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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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.... For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug ...printer) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into these screws before opening the case. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in ...
.... For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug ...printer) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into these screws before opening the case. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in ...
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... empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its... Properties dialog box in Category view). When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
... empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its... Properties dialog box in Category view). When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
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... of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to which you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you... your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. You cannot...
... of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to which you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you... your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. You cannot...
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Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Contact your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all ...messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial...
Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Contact your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all ...messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial...
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...program. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that came with your computer ■ Make sure that the... 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 Contact your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is not recognized by your computer.
...program. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that came with your computer ■ Make sure that the... 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 Contact your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is not recognized by your computer.