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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. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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
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...the optional diskette drive. This jack is accessed. Turns on page 28. Press this jack. Plug a microphone into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder...coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Contains your drive type and for more information about how to turn the power on . This jack is turned on or off. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette...
...the optional diskette drive. This jack is accessed. Turns on page 28. Press this jack. Plug a microphone into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder...coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Contains your drive type and for more information about how to turn the power on . This jack is turned on or off. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette...
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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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... this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this when your computer is preset at 50 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug the power cord into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to...color-coded blue. Plug a monitor into this connector. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port.
... this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this when your computer is preset at 50 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug the power cord into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to...color-coded blue. Plug a monitor into this connector. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port.
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...up correctly. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone... Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. OR - You see an "Unable to which you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the...
...up correctly. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone... Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. OR - You see an "Unable to which you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the...
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... that the modem cable is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial... click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62.
... that the modem cable is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial... click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62.
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... is in Category 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 Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload (send) data is in use (for technical support. ■ See.... ■ Shut down and restart your Control Panel is limited to 33.6K. If your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your ISP...
... is in Category 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 Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload (send) data is in use (for technical support. ■ See.... ■ Shut down and restart your Control Panel is limited to 33.6K. If your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your ISP...