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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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...information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 33. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other... devices into the optional diskette drive. Plug a microphone into this port. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
...information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 33. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other... devices into the optional diskette drive. Plug a microphone into this port. 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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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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...power is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. This jack is operating in the correct position for... case. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug a monitor 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 switch is...
...power is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. This jack is operating in the correct position for... case. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug a monitor 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 switch is...
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... the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. ...Installing memory 4 If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in the General tab. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). Click/Double-click System. The tabs on the memory...
... the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. ...Installing memory 4 If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in the General tab. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). Click/Double-click System. The tabs on the memory...
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... Contact your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double... from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the ...
... Contact your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double... from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the ...
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...then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for... Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you ...
...then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for... Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you ...
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... limited to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is limited to the modem is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works... 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
... limited to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is limited to the modem is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works... 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