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... 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... 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting 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...
... 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... 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting 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...
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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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... jack computer. www.eMachines.com 27 Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has...
... jack computer. www.eMachines.com 27 Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has...
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...that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your ... try a different URL. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having technical difficulties. You cannot...
...that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your ... try a different URL. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having technical difficulties. You cannot...
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... determine if a memory module is failing. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10... "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
... determine if a memory module is failing. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10... "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. 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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... 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 21 connecting modem 26 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www...
... 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 21 connecting modem 26 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www...
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digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, ... 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 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette ...using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, ... 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 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette ...using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
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... jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening ... editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening ... editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ...Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ...Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating ...e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 ...Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet network 55 Configuring your router 57 Testing your network 57 Sharing resources 58 Sharing drives and printers 58...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating ...e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 ...Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet network 55 Configuring your router 57 Testing your network 57 Sharing resources 58 Sharing drives and printers 58...
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CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
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The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other ...) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 18. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115...
The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other ...) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 18. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115...
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...Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. If your computer. Remove these ports. To ...optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input...
...Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. If your computer. Remove these ports. To ...optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input...
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... into a network jack. 12 Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack. Broadband Internet connections, such as cable and DSL modems, also connect...
... into a network jack. 12 Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack. Broadband Internet connections, such as cable and DSL modems, also connect...
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... through an ISP server. Check your computer to the Internet and access your computer's setup poster. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. ■ A Web browser-a program... Servers let you need: ■ A modem-a device that displays information from the Internet. When you connect to the Internet through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. You can access this network by connecting your telephone book...
... through an ISP server. Check your computer to the Internet and access your computer's setup poster. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. ■ A Web browser-a program... Servers let you need: ■ A modem-a device that displays information from the Internet. When you connect to the Internet through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. You can access this network by connecting your telephone book...
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CHAPTER 6 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network
CHAPTER 6 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network
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... are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to build computer networks in ...the home. Business networks are built using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds.
... are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to build computer networks in ...the home. Business networks are built using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds.
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www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Attached to automatically configure network and IP addresses. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that the...network hardware, and DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the router are all of an Ethernet network. Important For best results, Ethernet network components should be either all standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), all Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or all of the slowest rated component. Equipment you ...
www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Attached to automatically configure network and IP addresses. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that the...network hardware, and DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the router are all of an Ethernet network. Important For best results, Ethernet network components should be either all standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), all Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or all of the slowest rated component. Equipment you ...
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...already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is not working correctly. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click Start,...Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. If your Control Panel is in your current setup. Making sure your broadband connection works...
...already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is not working correctly. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click Start,...Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. If your Control Panel is in your current setup. Making sure your broadband connection works...