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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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... diskette into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. For more information about how to audio CDs, install games and programs,... site and eMachines Customer Care. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. Press this jack. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (...
... diskette into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. For more information about how to audio CDs, install games and programs,... site and eMachines Customer Care. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. Press this jack. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (...
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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 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.
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...If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this switch is operating in the correct position for your area. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port. Plug a...front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. In other peripheral device" on your computer is in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug a parallel ...
...If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this switch is operating in the correct position for your area. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port. Plug a...front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. In other peripheral device" on your computer is in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug a parallel ...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an ... the module firmly into the bank. When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an ... the module firmly into the bank. When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The...
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to which you do not have been made ... and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 64. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on 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 graphics and multimedia on Web...
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to which you do not have been made ... and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 64. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on 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 graphics and multimedia on Web...
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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 Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone...9632; Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone...9632; Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet...
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...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 page 10 to 48K. The Control Panel window opens. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K ...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 Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may be having technical difficulties. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs....
...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 page 10 to 48K. The Control Panel window opens. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K ...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 Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may be having technical difficulties. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs....