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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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... (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 13. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz....available. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. In other areas of the world, such as...
... (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 13. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz....available. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. In other areas of the world, such as...
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... lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up Internet connection. 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...connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into this port. Plug a modem cable into these screws before opening the case. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or ...
... lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up Internet connection. 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...connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into this port. Plug a modem cable into these screws before opening the case. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or ...
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.... Broadband Internet connections, such as cable and DSL modems, also connect to a wired Ethernet network Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless...
.... Broadband Internet connections, such as cable and DSL modems, also connect to a wired Ethernet network Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless...
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... your computer's setup poster. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with an Internet service provider (ISP). Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. If you want to access the Internet you have a built-in dial...-up with your computer. 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...
... your computer's setup poster. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with an Internet service provider (ISP). Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. If you want to access the Internet you have a built-in dial...-up with your computer. 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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... speeds. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can also be used to set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. Most home networks are typically built using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a... assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP...
... speeds. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can also be used to set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. Most home networks are typically built using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a... assign IP addresses to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP...
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... the network equipment ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) 51 Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for additional network hardware, and DHCP server/dynamic IP...
... the network equipment ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) 51 Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for additional network hardware, and DHCP server/dynamic IP...
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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 already installed on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control...Name. 52 If your ISP. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your current setup. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are using your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on installing the card and...
... 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 already installed on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control...Name. 52 If your ISP. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your current setup. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are using your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on installing the card and...
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...-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. 53 Names must be the same for Internet communications. This number will be unique on . www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 4 Click Change. This name identifies the computer to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Use a computer name of up in Windows...
...-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. 53 Names must be the same for Internet communications. This number will be unique on . www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 4 Click Change. This name identifies the computer to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Use a computer name of up in Windows...
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...We recommend using a router If you are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to right). Setting up an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are attached to the copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). For straight-through cables..., used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the computers on each end. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 9 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. 10 Click X to close the Network Connections window. ...
...We recommend using a router If you are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to right). Setting up an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are attached to the copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). For straight-through cables..., used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the computers on each end. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 9 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. 10 Click X to close the Network Connections window. ...
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... end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the router (except the WAN port). CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem, and is identified by...
... end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the router (except the WAN port). CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem, and is identified by...
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... manufacturer's Web site. If you are unable to connect to see if entries are required in the password box, then click OK. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with the patterns described in...
... manufacturer's Web site. If you are unable to connect to see if entries are required in the password box, then click OK. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with the patterns described in...
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...(dial-up modem" on page 144. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on page 11 or your modem. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be the result of a defective area on page 143. ■ Empty the... the connections have been made correctly. - If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more ...
...(dial-up modem" on page 144. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on page 11 or your modem. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be the result of a defective area on page 143. ■ Empty the... the connections have been made correctly. - If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more ...
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... error message Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See also "Internet" on page 19. Contact your Internet account is disabled before using the modem. You see a "Memory error" message ..., then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that the modem cable is failing.
... error message Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See also "Internet" on page 19. Contact your Internet account is disabled before using the modem. You see a "Memory error" message ..., then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that the modem cable is failing.
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... into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves.... boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on...
... into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves.... boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on...
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... more information, see "Opening the case" on ■ Make sure that the printer is running slower than you expect ■ If your Ethernet card. ■ Reseat the card. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP...
... more information, see "Opening the case" on ■ Make sure that the printer is running slower than you expect ■ If your Ethernet card. ■ Reseat the card. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... speakers 13 TCP/IP protocol 53 connecting external monitor 75 modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 television 76 to Ethernet 11 to Ethernet network 12 to Internet 11, 12, 43 to network 11, 12 to Web site 44 connections audio in 11 digital camera 8, 10, 11, 13...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... speakers 13 TCP/IP protocol 53 connecting external monitor 75 modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 television 76 to Ethernet 11 to Ethernet network 12 to Internet 11, 12, 43 to network 11, 12 to Web site 44 connections audio in 11 digital camera 8, 10, 11, 13...