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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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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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 this jack. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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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...eMachines.com 27 on the back of your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. Tips & Tricks You can use your 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. 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 your computer's Ethernet jack. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable...
...eMachines.com 27 on the back of your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. Tips & Tricks You can use your 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. 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 your computer's Ethernet jack. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable...
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... ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you still get the error, your... modem. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to make sure that the connections have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open the browser. If the...
... ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you still get the error, your... modem. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to make sure that the connections have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open the browser. If the...
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... before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone.... disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the ...
... before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone.... disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into 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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...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 Know Your Computer ...www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. In other peripheral device" on your...
...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 Know Your Computer ...www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. In other peripheral device" on your...
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... jack. If your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. Your computer ...8482; Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is color-coded blue. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into a telephone wall jack.
... jack. If your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. Your computer ...8482; Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is color-coded blue. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into a telephone wall jack.
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... "Networking Your Computer" on the back 2 Insert the other end of 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 of the...
... "Networking Your Computer" on the back 2 Insert the other end of 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 of the...
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... connecting your computer's setup poster. Important To determine if you need: ■ A modem-a device that connects your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. If you want to access the Internet you have... cable television line. ISP Servers let you create, send, and receive e-mail messages over the Internet. 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...
... connecting your computer's setup poster. Important To determine if you need: ■ A modem-a device that connects your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. If you want to access the Internet you have... cable television line. ISP Servers let you create, send, and receive e-mail messages over the Internet. 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...
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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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... around the world and can also be used to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 Your municipality may... require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Business networks...
... around the world and can also be used to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 Your municipality may... require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Business networks...
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... a firewall, to automatically configure network and IP addresses. The router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. Tips & Tricks When buying...
... a firewall, to automatically configure network and IP addresses. The router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. Tips & Tricks When buying...
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...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 page 171. If one . Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for setting ...Panel window opens. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Making sure your ISP. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you begin setting up a network. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line...
...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 page 171. If one . Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for setting ...Panel window opens. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Making sure your ISP. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you begin setting up a network. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line...