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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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Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) ...a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Insert a standard 3.5-inch ...the hard drive is color-coded orange. This jack is turned on drive type). 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...
Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) ...a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Insert a standard 3.5-inch ...the hard drive is color-coded orange. This jack is turned on drive type). 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...
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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. 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
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...set to 230. In other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. This jack is preset at 60 Hz... that this switch is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The switch is color-coded blue. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your area.
...set to 230. In other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. This jack is preset at 60 Hz... that this switch is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The switch is color-coded blue. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your area.
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... and press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - 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. The amount... from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches...
... and press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - 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. The amount... from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches...
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines ...If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP is having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you are using a dial-up )" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple ...make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact 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 the telephone lines ...If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP is having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you are using a dial-up )" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple ...make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your computer 62 www.eMachines.com
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... disabled before using the modem. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your telephone service to get the... Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
... disabled before using the modem. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your telephone service to get the... Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
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...regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with a different communications program. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer has a v.92 modem, the... 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 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 53K. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may lower the speed even further...
...regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with a different communications program. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer has a v.92 modem, the... 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 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 53K. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may lower the speed even further...