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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. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... or off. Contains information about your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on page 28. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader ... is accessed. This jack is color-coded orange. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. To identify your model and serial number. Press this jack. Headphone jack...
... or off. Contains information about your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on page 28. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader ... is accessed. This jack is color-coded orange. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. To identify your model and serial number. Press this jack. Headphone jack...
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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. 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
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..." on page 28. Plug a microphone into this port. This jack is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. 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 ) ...device" on your computer is operating in the United States. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this when your computer. Plug ...
..." on page 28. Plug a microphone into this port. This jack is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. 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 ) ...device" on your computer is operating in the United States. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this when your computer. Plug ...
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...and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The... then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up )" on page 64. If the error message still appears, ...
...and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The... then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up )" on page 64. If the error message still appears, ...
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... does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
... does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
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...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 To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The ...■ Use the modem cable that came with a different communications program. Contact your ISP for example, someone is on your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of...
...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 To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The ...■ Use the modem cable that came with a different communications program. Contact your ISP for example, someone is on your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of...