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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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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is turned on page 31. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Press this drive to listen ...to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card...
...other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is turned on page 31. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Press this drive to listen ...to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card...
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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. 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
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...or headphones into this jack. This jack is operating in the correct position for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this port. Plug USB ...as a digital camera) into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port. Plug an external...
...or headphones into this jack. This jack is operating in the correct position for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this port. Plug USB ...as a digital camera) into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port. Plug an external...
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... sides of the memory module and remove it. - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. When the module is shown at the...
... sides of the memory module and remove it. - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. When the module is shown at the...
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...: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you are using a dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you do not have a problem with your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at...or your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your ISP is set up modem, make sure that the connections have ...
...: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you are using a dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you do not have a problem with your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at...or your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your ISP is set up modem, make sure that the connections have ...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet ...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet ...
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... sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is limited to the modem...in Category 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 The problem may cause problems with a different communications program. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 53K. Some telephone cables do not meet required...
... sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is limited to the modem...in Category 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 The problem may cause problems with a different communications program. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 53K. Some telephone cables do not meet required...