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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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...1394 ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 Contains your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Insert a standard 3.5-inch... this button 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...
...1394 ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 Contains your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Insert a standard 3.5-inch... this button 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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... cord into this connector. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a stereo) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is operating...
... cord into this connector. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a stereo) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is operating...
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... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). The amount of memory in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly...
... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). The amount of memory in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly...
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... jack. You see an "Unable to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet... and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you have been made correctly. - You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. See...
... jack. You see an "Unable to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet... and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you have been made correctly. - You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. See...
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Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not ... message ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service.
Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not ... message ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service.
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...to make 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 the telephone, or another device, make sure that the telephone line is not 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 To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in use (for...
...to make 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 the telephone, or another device, make sure that the telephone line is not 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 To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in use (for...