User Guide
Page 3
... 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
User Guide
Page 14
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.
User Guide
Page 15
... page 28. Contains information about your model and serial number. Turns on page 28. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader... on drive type). For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. Press this jack. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE...
... page 28. Contains information about your model and serial number. Turns on page 28. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader... on drive type). For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. Press this jack. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE...
User Guide
Page 16
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.
User Guide
Page 17
... this when your computer is operating in the United States. Plug an external audio input source (such as this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded red or pink. This jack is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for ... ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug the power cord into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this connector. For more information...
... this when your computer is operating in the United States. Plug an external audio input source (such as this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded red or pink. This jack is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for ... ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug the power cord into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this connector. For more information...
User Guide
Page 57
...bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the 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 the General tab. When the module is shown at the ...a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System...
...bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the 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 the General tab. When the module is shown at the ...a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System...
User Guide
Page 68
...may be having multiple programs open on your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that you have lost your Internet connection, or your... you do not have been made correctly. - If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that the connections...
...may be having multiple programs open on your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that you have lost your Internet connection, or your... you do not have been made correctly. - If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that the connections...
User Guide
Page 70
...surge protectors from 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 help determine if a memory module... is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting,...
...surge protectors from 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 help determine if a memory module... is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting,...
User Guide
Page 72
... sure that the line connected to the modem is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is limited...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 Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may be having technical difficulties. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed ...
... sure that the line connected to the modem is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is limited...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 Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may be having technical difficulties. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed ...