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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. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) ...diskette drive. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. Plug a microphone into ...
... and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) ...diskette drive. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. Plug a microphone into ...
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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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...) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional...
...) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional...
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... module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright... the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System.
... module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright... the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System.
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...also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having technical... multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The...
...also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having technical... multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The...
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... your computer. 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 modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or... voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support....
... your computer. 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 modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or... voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support....
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... 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 Your ISP may cause problems with your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The ...56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is in use (for example, someone is on page 10 to 53K. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that came with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer.
... 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 Your ISP may cause problems with your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The ...56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is in use (for example, someone is on page 10 to 53K. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that came with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer.