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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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...or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33... information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this button to turn the power on page 31. To identify your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front ...
...or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33... information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this button to turn the power on page 31. To identify your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front ...
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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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...such as a digital camera) into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is in the United...switch is color-coded lime green. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your area. The switch is preset at the factory ...
...such as a digital camera) into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is in the United...switch is color-coded lime green. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your area. The switch is preset at the factory ...
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...; The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Connecting to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 10 to which you do not have been... of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open the browser.
...; The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Connecting to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 10 to which you do not have been... of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open the browser.
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... Search box , 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. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting... modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62.
... Search box , 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. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting... modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62.
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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 lower the speed even further. The problem may be having technical difficulties.... See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone ...
..., 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 lower the speed even further. The problem may be having technical difficulties.... See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone ...
