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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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... Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Contains ... USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Turns on . Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
... Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Contains ... USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Turns on . 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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... other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is operating in the correct position for your area. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a serial device (such ...-coded lime green. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In 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 jack.
... other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is operating in the correct position for your area. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a serial device (such ...-coded lime green. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In 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 jack.
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The tabs on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic ... page 48. 7 Return your computer is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the...
The tabs on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic ... page 48. 7 Return your computer is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the...
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged ... difficulties. You cannot connect to which you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open ...Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged ... difficulties. You cannot connect to which you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open ...Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com
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... disabled 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 See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the telephone line...
... disabled 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 See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the telephone line...
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See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that came with a different communications program. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer. Contact ... 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 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may not support 48K uploads. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service...
See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that came with a different communications program. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer. Contact ... 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 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may not support 48K uploads. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service...