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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... to a wired Ethernet network 27 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... to a wired Ethernet network 27 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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Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs ... 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD...
Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs ... 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD...
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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
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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. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...Hibernate mode. Turns on page 33. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into this jack. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front ...speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (...
...Hibernate mode. Turns on page 33. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into this jack. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front ...speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (...
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www.eMachines.com 31 Activity indicator Media reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up ... is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one media type to another. You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and ...
www.eMachines.com 31 Activity indicator Media reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up ... is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one media type to another. You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and ...
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... (for the media reader access indicator to remove the memory card. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a media card, insert only one media card in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the ...media out of the slot. To use the remove hardware icon, your computer will not recognize your memory card reader until you turn off the computer. Also, remove the card from the reader before you restart your computer. 32 www.eMachines...
... (for the media reader access indicator to remove the memory card. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a media card, insert only one media card in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the ...media out of the slot. To use the remove hardware icon, your computer will not recognize your memory card reader until you turn off the computer. Also, remove the card from the reader before you restart your computer. 32 www.eMachines...
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...See "Sound" on page 70. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that you have copy protection software. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc...9632; Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. &#...
...See "Sound" on page 70. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that you have copy protection software. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc...9632; Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. &#...
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Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Also make sure that the modem ...modem. 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 telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in...
Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Also make sure that the modem ...modem. 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 telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in...
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... C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 ... 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31 Certificate of Authenticity 13 cleaning case 41 CD 44 computer exterior 41 computer screen 42 DVD 44... 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
... C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 ... 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31 Certificate of Authenticity 13 cleaning case 41 CD 44 computer exterior 41 computer screen 42 DVD 44... 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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...external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, 27 parallel 11 power 11 power cord 11 printer 9, 11 PS/2 ...11 USB port 9, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 12 DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25...
...external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, 27 parallel 11 power 11 power cord 11 printer 9, 11 PS/2 ...11 USB port 9, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 12 DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25...
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...computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity...24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound... shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
...computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity...24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound... shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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password 70 PDA memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for...28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording CDs 35 DVDs 35 resetting computer ...25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
password 70 PDA memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for...28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording CDs 35 DVDs 35 resetting computer ...25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
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.../CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
.../CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
