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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. 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.
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If your computer is operating in an environment such as a stereo) into this port. Plug the power cord into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. This jack is...color-coded blue. Plug an external audio input source (such as this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. Plug a Personal ...
If your computer is operating in an environment such as a stereo) into this port. Plug the power cord into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. This jack is...color-coded blue. Plug an external audio input source (such as this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. Plug a Personal ...
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... location is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this switch is set at the factory. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for...connecting them from reaching your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should be set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally...
... location is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this switch is set at the factory. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for...connecting them from reaching your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should be set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally...
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... Your eMachines system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of any kind into the computer ventilation openings. ■ Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use. The voltage selector switch is ...to avoid spills is set up your work surface. ■ The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. ■ If your system. ■ Some...
... Your eMachines system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of any kind into the computer ventilation openings. ■ Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use. The voltage selector switch is ...to avoid spills is set up your work surface. ■ The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. ■ If your system. ■ Some...
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... 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus 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 ...
... 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus 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 ...
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... Plug the power cord into this port. In other peripheral device" on page 13. 10 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this port. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back ...USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) 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...
... Plug the power cord into this port. In other peripheral device" on page 13. 10 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this port. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back ...USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) 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...
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...such as this when your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your environment, check the voltage selection switch. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer. Checking the voltage ...115 volts at 50 Hz. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer to provide power to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. If you have a telephone modem, use a ...
...such as this when your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your environment, check the voltage selection switch. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer. Checking the voltage ...115 volts at 50 Hz. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer to provide power to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. If you have a telephone modem, use a ...
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...your computer. In order to ensure proper system cooling. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when it . www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used your computer ...to set up your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it switches to turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in ...
...your computer. In order to ensure proper system cooling. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when it . www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used your computer ...to set up your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it switches to turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in ...
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...the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN... port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC ...
...the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN... port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC ...
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... for at least a half hour, then restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working . Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly...computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the optical sensor is ... have lights that your network have the same workgroup name. 188 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 49. ...
... for at least a half hour, then restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working . Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly...computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the optical sensor is ... have lights that your network have the same workgroup name. 188 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 49. ...
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.... APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.emachines.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all power cables and modem cables from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. ■ If your computer has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the total ampere rating on the... power cord or allow anything to meet the latest standards for your system. ■ Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery ...
.... APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.emachines.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all power cables and modem cables from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. ■ If your computer has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the total ampere rating on the... power cord or allow anything to meet the latest standards for your system. ■ Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery ...
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Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 ...23 starting programs 27 static electricity 154 subnet mask entering 53 surge protector 18 S-Video (TV) out jack 76 switch voltage selection 10 system battery replacing 159 system board replacing 172 system identification label 9 T taskbar 26 TCP/IP protocol... connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions ...
Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 ...23 starting programs 27 static electricity 154 subnet mask entering 53 surge protector 18 S-Video (TV) out jack 76 switch voltage selection 10 system battery replacing 159 system board replacing 172 system identification label 9 T taskbar 26 TCP/IP protocol... connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions ...