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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 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. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...Using the memory card reader" on or off. Press this button to turn the power on page 31. 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 this jack. For more .... To identify your model and serial number. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card...
...Using the memory card reader" on or off. Press this button to turn the power on page 31. 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 this jack. For more .... To identify your model and serial number. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card...
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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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...set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this connector. This jack is color-coded blue. 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 ).... This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 If your area. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out...
...set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this connector. This jack is color-coded blue. 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 ).... This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 If your area. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out...
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The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module ... at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer. Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return...
The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module ... at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer. Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return...
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... This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a ... computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. OR - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence...
... This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a ... computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. OR - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence...
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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 computer. Also make sure that all programs, then restart ...surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Contact your computer is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging ...
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 computer. Also make sure that all programs, then restart ...surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Contact your computer is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging ...
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... is in 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 The Control Panel window opens. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over... the telephone line is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is limited to the modem is...
... is in 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 The Control Panel window opens. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over... the telephone line is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is limited to the modem is...