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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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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. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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 Plug a modem cable into this jack.
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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 Plug a modem cable into this jack.
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Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. To connect to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack computer. Many broadband Internet ... and DSL modems, connect to your computer's Ethernet jack. on the back of your 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. www.eMachines.com 27 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that ...
Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. To connect to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack computer. Many broadband Internet ... and DSL modems, connect to your computer's Ethernet jack. on the back of your 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. www.eMachines.com 27 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that ...
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... sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ... for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)"...
... sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ... for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)"...
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...disable the service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and ... using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone ...
...disable the service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and ... using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone ...
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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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...information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 18. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Plug a serial device into this switch ... 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 13. 10 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse...
...information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 18. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Plug a serial device into this switch ... 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 13. 10 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse...
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..." on page 13. Remove these ports. Plug a microphone into a telephone wall jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse)..., an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of the modem cable into this jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line ...
..." on page 13. Remove these ports. Plug a microphone into a telephone wall jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse)..., an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of the modem cable into this jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line ...
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...can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer. on page 49. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the back 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into the network jack of the network cable ..., such as cable and DSL modems, also connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer's Ethernet jack. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired...
...can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer. on page 49. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the back 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into the network jack of the network cable ..., such as cable and DSL modems, also connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer's Ethernet jack. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired...
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CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service ... people everywhere. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 46. 42 Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on your computer, see "Using the World Wide Web" on the Internet are e-mail and the World ...Internet service provider (ISP). Important To determine if you have a built-in dial-up with your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. ■ An Internet service provider...
CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service ... people everywhere. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 46. 42 Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on your computer, see "Using the World Wide Web" on the Internet are e-mail and the World ...Internet service provider (ISP). Important To determine if you have a built-in dial-up with your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. ■ An Internet service provider...
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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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... more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Business networks are 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 set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps...
... more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Business networks are 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 set up an Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps...
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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 the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each of the network...a router, your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. The network is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need : ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in...
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 the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each of the network...a router, your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. The network is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need : ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in...
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... 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your Internet service provider. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you change anything about your...in your ISP for instructions on the computers that do not have determined the type of Network adapters. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your computer is not...
... 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your Internet service provider. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you change anything about your...in your ISP for instructions on the computers that do not have determined the type of Network adapters. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your computer is not...