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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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... device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page...this jack. Turns on when the hard drive is turned on or off. For more information about how to turn the power on . Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader ...
... device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page...this jack. Turns on when the hard drive is turned on or off. For more information about how to turn the power on . Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader ...
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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 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.
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... power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this connector. For more information, see "Installing... an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. Remove these ports. 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 an environment...
... power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this connector. For more information, see "Installing... an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. Remove these ports. 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 an environment...
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... an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is... a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer.
... an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is... a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer.
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See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your ... Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the...
See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your ... Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to ... telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the telephone line ...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to ... telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the telephone line ...
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...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 Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload data is limited to 33.6K. Some telephone cables do... is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If your Control Panel is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable 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 Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload data is limited to 33.6K. Some telephone cables do... is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If your Control Panel is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the...