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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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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. 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
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Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive... camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. The button lights when the computer... is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices...
Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive... camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. The button lights when the computer... is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices...
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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 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.
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... into this port. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. If your computer is operating in an...more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. The switch is color-coded red or pink. 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...
... into this port. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. If your computer is operating in an...more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. The switch is color-coded red or pink. 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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... the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on page 48. 7 Return your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer is secure, you are removing a DIMM from the memory module... the bank. Click/Double-click System. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in Category view).
... the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on page 48. 7 Return your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer is secure, you are removing a DIMM from the memory module... the bank. Click/Double-click System. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in Category view).
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... made correctly. - You see an "Unable to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in...Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. Contact your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that you still get the error,...
... made correctly. - You see an "Unable to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in...Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. Contact your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that you still get the error,...
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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, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on...programs, then restart 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. Also make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact...
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, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on...programs, then restart 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. Also make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact...
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...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 not support 48K uploads. If your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You...Panel window opens. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer ■ Make sure that came with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet"...
...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 not support 48K uploads. If your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You...Panel window opens. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer ■ Make sure that came with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet"...