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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 store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ... on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...
... and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ... on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...
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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 page 28. In the United States, the utility power is ... connector. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. In the United States, the utility power is ... connector. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
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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 the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Click/Double-click System. OR If you are removing... 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab.
... 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 the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). Click/Double-click System. OR If you are removing... 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab.
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...having multiple programs open the browser. If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a problem with your local telephone service ■ The condition of... the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )"...
...having multiple programs open the browser. If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a problem with your local telephone service ■ The condition of... the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )"...
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... telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start...
... telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start...
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...6K. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The modem is not recognized by your computer. The problem may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of...is 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 Contact your ISP for example, someone is on your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is in use (for...
...6K. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The modem is not recognized by your computer. The problem may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of...is 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 Contact your ISP for example, someone is on your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is in use (for...