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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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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. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power ... drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. The button lights when the computer is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9
... and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power ... drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. The button lights when the computer is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9
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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. 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
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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 in an ... to 230. If your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a monitor into this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this jack so you can record sound on page...
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 in an ... to 230. If your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a monitor into this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this jack so you can record sound on page...
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...your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. ... the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. OR If you are removing a DIMM from...
...your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. ... the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. OR If you are removing a DIMM from...
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... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and... not have been made correctly. ■ 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.
... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and... not have been made correctly. ■ 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.
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... window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Contact your computer. ...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 Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing.
... window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Contact your computer. ...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 Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing.
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...9632; See if the modem works with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that came with your Control Panel is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the telephone... 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. Your fax communications program only sends and receives...
...9632; See if the modem works with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that came with your Control Panel is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the telephone... 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. Your fax communications program only sends and receives...