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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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...operating 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. 10 For more information, see "Installing a printer, ... mouse into this when your computer, make sure that this port. 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 a parallel device (such as ...
...operating 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. 10 For more information, see "Installing a printer, ... mouse into this when your computer, make sure that this port. 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 a parallel device (such as ...
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... the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on 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 in ...56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this port. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®...
... the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on 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 in ...56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this port. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®...
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..., also connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem... or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack ...
..., also connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem... or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack ...
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... the Internet you create, send, and receive e-mail messages over the Internet. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up with your computer's setup poster. For more information, see "Using...an Internet service provider (ISP). ISP Servers let you access the Internet and your e-mail messages. 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 ...
... the Internet you create, send, and receive e-mail messages over the Internet. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up with your computer's setup poster. For more information, see "Using...an Internet service provider (ISP). ISP Servers let you access the Internet and your e-mail messages. 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 ...
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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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... networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home ...or office. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to obtain a ...
... networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home ...or office. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to obtain a ...
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..., 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 Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of the slowest rated component. Important For best...
..., 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 Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of the slowest rated component. Important For best...
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... install one is not working, contact your Control Panel is working correctly. If your Internet service provider. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name.... Before you need to ISP. 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 Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they ...
... install one is not working, contact your Control Panel is working correctly. If your Internet service provider. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name.... Before you need to ISP. 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 Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they ...
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.... Use a workgroup name of several available protocols must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for Internet communications. One of up on your network. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 4 Click Change. Names must be different than any computer name on each computer with no blank spaces. When networking is a language computers use...
.... Use a workgroup name of several available protocols must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for Internet communications. One of up on your network. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 4 Click Change. Names must be different than any computer name on each computer with no blank spaces. When networking is a language computers use...
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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. 11 Repeat this type of ... cable with eight pins) on each connector are attached to right). Setting up a network for more than two computers and you are setting up an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are available in the same order (same colors, left to right). We recommend using a router If you will be connecting your...
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. 11 Repeat this type of ... cable with eight pins) on each connector are attached to right). Setting up a network for more than two computers and you are setting up an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are available in the same order (same colors, left to right). We recommend using a router If you will be connecting your...
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Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set ... WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the network. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the cable into...
Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set ... WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the network. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the cable into...
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... devices, then power them , you accept the defaults. ■ WAN IP Address-If your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. 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...
... devices, then power them , you accept the defaults. ■ WAN IP Address-If your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. 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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... copy any files not regularly used to make sure that you empty the Recycle Bin. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 11 or your ISP technical support for errors" on page 184. 180 Contact your setup poster to reinstall the operating system. Help...hard drive. If the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 184. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you do not have...
... copy any files not regularly used to make sure that you empty the Recycle Bin. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 11 or your ISP technical support for errors" on page 184. 180 Contact your setup poster to reinstall the operating system. Help...hard drive. If the hard drive is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 184. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you do not have...
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... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. Contact your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 19. ...modem. See "Connecting the dial-up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up modem" on page 180. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support....
... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. Contact your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 19. ...modem. See "Connecting the dial-up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up modem" on page 180. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support....
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...more information, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for help. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about setting up a ...Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your router. ■ Make sure that indicate they are working to make sure that your Ethernet cable is dim or difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Help and Support For more information, ...
...more information, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for help. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about setting up a ...Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your router. ■ Make sure that indicate they are working to make sure that your Ethernet cable is dim or difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Help and Support For more information, ...
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... test the outlet, plug a working correctly. The printer will not turn on . ■ Make sure that the power cord is online. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP addresses to the...should be 192.168.N.N where N is turned off, then retype the password. The first N should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). For more information about opening your computer case, see the documentation ...
... test the outlet, plug a working correctly. The printer will not turn on . ■ Make sure that the power cord is online. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP addresses to the...should be 192.168.N.N where N is turned off, then retype the password. The first N should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). For more information about opening your computer case, see the documentation ...
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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...