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... 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... 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive...
... 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... 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive...
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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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Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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.... Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to your computer's Ethernet jack. www.eMachines.com 27 Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100...
.... Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to your computer's Ethernet jack. www.eMachines.com 27 Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100...
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...; The complexity of the Internet computers to which you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your modem. For...difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you still get the error, your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can ...
...; The complexity of the Internet computers to which you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your modem. For...difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you still get the error, your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can ...
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...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 Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made... correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the ...
...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 Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made... correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the ...
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... 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 21 connecting modem 26 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www...
... 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 21 connecting modem 26 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www...
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digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, ... keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette ...using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, ... keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette ...using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
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... jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening ... editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening ... editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ...Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ...Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating ...e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 ...Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet network 55 Configuring your router 57 Testing your network 57 Sharing resources 58 Sharing drives and printers 58...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating ...e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 ...Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet network 55 Configuring your router 57 Testing your network 57 Sharing resources 58 Sharing drives and printers 58...
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CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
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... position for your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Plug the power cord into this port.... input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 18. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 ...
... position for your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Plug the power cord into this port.... input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 18. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 ...
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... analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one end of the modem cable into this jack.... scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Plug a modem cable into this port. Plug a microphone into a telephone wall jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in ...
... analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one end of the modem cable into this jack.... scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Plug a modem cable into this port. Plug a microphone into a telephone wall jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in ...
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...computer. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. For information about setting up a wired or ...wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the back 2 Insert the other end...
...computer. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. For information about setting up a wired or ...wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the back 2 Insert the other end...
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... and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on page 46. 42 Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with an Internet service provider (ISP). For more information, see "...your computer. Internet Servers store information so other computers or servers using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. ■ A Web browser-a program that displays ...
... and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on page 46. 42 Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with an Internet service provider (ISP). For more information, see "...your computer. Internet Servers store information so other computers or servers using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. ■ A Web browser-a program that displays ...
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CHAPTER 6 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network
CHAPTER 6 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network
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... The most common way to each computer or network device. 50 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at 1000 Mbps. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using a ... in your home or office. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Your municipality ...
... The most common way to each computer or network device. 50 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at 1000 Mbps. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using a ... in your home or office. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Your municipality ...
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...and DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses. Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in access point, such as... buying your router, make sure that has a built-in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. The network is an example of an Ethernet network. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, your computers, and cables...
...and DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses. Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in access point, such as... buying your router, make sure that has a built-in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. The network is an example of an Ethernet network. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, your computers, and cables...
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... and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the... not working correctly. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. The Ethernet device installed in your ISP for setting up your network, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that...
... and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the... not working correctly. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. The Ethernet device installed in your ISP for setting up your network, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that...