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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 power supply should be set to this switch is... power cord into this port. Plug a serial device 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. CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. In other areas...
...(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 power supply should be set to this switch is... power cord into this port. Plug a serial device 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. CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. In other areas...
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... jack. on page 13. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. 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...56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. This jack is color-coded lime green. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this port. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your ...
... jack. on page 13. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. 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...56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. This jack is color-coded lime green. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this port. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your ...
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...Ethernet jack. Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet... port. on page 49. Broadband Internet connections, such as cable and DSL modems, also connect to an Ethernet ...cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the...
...Ethernet jack. Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet... port. on page 49. Broadband Internet connections, such as cable and DSL modems, also connect to an Ethernet ...cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the...
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...the Internet you want to the Internet through an ISP server. When you connect to people everywhere. 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...computers can access this network by connecting your computer to your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on your computer, see "Using e-mail" on the Internet are ...
...the Internet you want to the Internet through an ISP server. When you connect to people everywhere. 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...computers can access this network by connecting your computer to your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on your computer, see "Using e-mail" on the Internet are ...
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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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.... Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. To create an Ethernet network, you to set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. Your municipality ... Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically 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....
.... Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. To create an Ethernet network, you to set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. Your municipality ... Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically 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....
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... speed of 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. Attached to protect your computers, and cables connecting each of your network running at... everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ Ethernet cables connecting all Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). www.emachines.com Introduction to the Internet.
... speed of 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. Attached to protect your computers, and cables connecting each of your network running at... everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ Ethernet cables connecting all Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). www.emachines.com Introduction to the Internet.
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...unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. 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 your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and ...Maintenance. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. Before you need to ISP. Important Broadband ...
...unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. 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 your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and ...Maintenance. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. Before you need to ISP. Important Broadband ...
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www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 4 Click Change. Names must be different than any computer name on your network. We recommend you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ...
www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 4 Click Change. Names must be different than any computer name on your network. We recommend you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ...
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...provide firewall protection for every computer on your network. A router lets you access the Internet connection from you are setting up an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are available in diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible ... your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. 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....
...provide firewall protection for every computer on your network. A router lets you access the Internet connection from you are setting up an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are available in diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible ... your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. 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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... port on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the router to the network. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable ...into the WAN port on the router and the other end of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of ...
... port on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the router to the network. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable ...into the WAN port on the router and the other end of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of ...
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... named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them back on, cable or DSL modem first, router second, and computers last. 57 www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your ISP assigns you a different IP address each time you log on, click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. To configure the...
... named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them back on, cable or DSL modem first, router second, and computers last. 57 www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your ISP assigns you a different IP address each time you log on, click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. To configure the...
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...or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 143. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. ■ Save ...modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. 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...
...or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 143. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. ■ Save ...modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. 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...
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... 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. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third... if a memory module is failing. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that your Internet account is plugged into the telephone wall jack....
... 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. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third... if a memory module is failing. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that your Internet account is plugged into the telephone wall jack....
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... the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see the other end is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your Ethernet cable is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams...sources of debris. For more information about setting up a network in your monitor and video card documentation. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the ...
... the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see the other end is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your Ethernet cable is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams...sources of debris. For more information about setting up a network in your monitor and video card documentation. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the ...
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www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are ... sure that the power cable is a number you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will not turn it on your Ethernet card. ■ Reseat the card. Your computer does not accept your computer is... into a surge protector, make sure that all computers on . ■ Make sure that came with your network. Your Ethernet network is running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. Your computer will not turn on ■ Make sure that...
www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are ... sure that the power cable is a number you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will not turn it on your Ethernet card. ■ Reseat the card. Your computer does not accept your computer is... into a surge protector, make sure that all computers on . ■ Make sure that came with your network. Your Ethernet network is running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. Your computer will not turn on ■ Make sure that...
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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...