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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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Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this , the voltage switch should always be moved 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 ... switch is 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 other areas of the world, such as a printer) ...
Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this , the voltage switch should always be moved 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 ... switch is 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 other areas of the world, such as a printer) ...
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..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 (... (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. Plug a modem cable into one end of your communications program. 11 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...
..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 (... (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. Plug a modem cable into one end of your communications program. 11 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...
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... cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. For information about setting up a wired ...or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the...
... cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. For information about setting up a wired ...or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on the...
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...; An e-mail program-a program that lets you create, send, and receive e-mail messages over the Internet. 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 that displays...(ISP). Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer's setup poster. Important To determine if you connect to the Internet through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. The two most popular services on your computer, ...
...; An e-mail program-a program that lets you create, send, and receive e-mail messages over the Internet. 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 that displays...(ISP). Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer's setup poster. Important To determine if you connect to the Internet through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. The two most popular services on your computer, ...
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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 a router. To create an Ethernet network, you to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to obtain a permit and hire a licensed... installer. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. A ...
... are typically built using a router. To create an Ethernet network, you to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to obtain a permit and hire a licensed... installer. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. A ...
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... configure network and IP addresses. Cable or DSL modem Router Tips & Tricks To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in your network running at ... slowest rated component. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Important For best results, Ethernet network components should be either all standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), all Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100...
... configure network and IP addresses. Cable or DSL modem Router Tips & Tricks To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in your network running at ... slowest rated component. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Important For best results, Ethernet network components should be either all standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), all Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100...
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...System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 CHAPTER 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 Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. ... Panel window opens. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Important Broadband ...
...System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 CHAPTER 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 Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. ... Panel window opens. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Important Broadband ...
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... must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. The Control Panel window opens. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 4 Click Change. Names must set up to 15 characters with a router or access point router, you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol...
... must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. The Control Panel window opens. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 4 Click Change. Names must set up to 15 characters with a router or access point router, you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol...
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www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 9 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. 10 Click X to close the Network Connections window. 11 Repeat this type of a ... both connectors are attached to the copper pins in two different types; A router lets you access the Internet connection from you are setting up an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are available in a different order (different colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the...
www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network 9 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. 10 Click X to close the Network Connections window. 11 Repeat this type of a ... both connectors are attached to the copper pins in two different types; A router lets you access the Internet connection from you are setting up an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are available in a different order (different colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the...
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CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to the network. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to ... the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. As each computer you want to connect to a router, you need a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router...
CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to the network. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to ... the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the computer. As each computer you want to connect to a router, you need a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router...
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... New Connection Wizard (for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the password box, then click OK. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP...
... New Connection Wizard (for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the password box, then click OK. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP...
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... the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you do not have been made correctly. - OR - CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette... is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "...
... the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you do not have been made correctly. - OR - CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette... is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "...
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Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program ... have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is failing. Make sure that the modem cable is set correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service.
Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program ... have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is failing. Make sure that the modem cable is set correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service.
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... router. ■ Make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Mouse The mouse does not work ■... or difficult to make sure that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all computers on page 108. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your computer...
... router. ■ Make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Mouse The mouse does not work ■... or difficult to make sure that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all computers on page 108. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your computer...
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... required software. For best results, all Ethernet components should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■... slowest component speed. For more information, about your network and the second N should be different for all computers on your Ethernet card, see the documentation that CAPS LOCK is online. Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that came with your...
... required software. For best results, all Ethernet components should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■... slowest component speed. For more information, about your network and the second N should be different for all computers on your Ethernet card, see the documentation that CAPS LOCK is online. Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that came with your...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... speakers 13 TCP/IP protocol 53 connecting external monitor 75 modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 television 76 to Ethernet 11 to Ethernet network 12 to Internet 11, 12, 43 to network 11, 12 to Web site 44 connections audio in 11 digital camera 8, 10, 11, 13...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... speakers 13 TCP/IP protocol 53 connecting external monitor 75 modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 television 76 to Ethernet 11 to Ethernet network 12 to Internet 11, 12, 43 to network 11, 12 to Web site 44 connections audio in 11 digital camera 8, 10, 11, 13...