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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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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 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a modem cable 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 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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... cable modems and DSL modems, connect to 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. www.eMachines.com 27 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that you...
... cable modems and DSL modems, connect to 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. www.eMachines.com 27 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that you...
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...9632; The complexity of the Internet computers to which you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly....modem. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Connecting to the Internet ■ If you are unable to ...
...9632; The complexity of the Internet computers to which you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly....modem. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Connecting to the Internet ■ If you are unable to ...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. 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 jack. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make ...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. 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 jack. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make ...
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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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...set to this port. Plug the power cord 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...operating 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. Plug a serial device into this connector. For more ...
...set to this port. Plug the power cord 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...operating 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. Plug a serial device into this connector. For more ...
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... or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up Internet connection. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into this jack..., scanner, or other end of your computer. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded blue. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into the modem jack of the modem cable into this jack. Plug an ...
... or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up Internet connection. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into this jack..., scanner, or other end of your computer. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded blue. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into the modem jack of the modem cable into this jack. Plug an ...
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...and DSL modems, also connect 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 your computer's Ethernet jack. For information about setting up a ...wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on...
...and DSL modems, also connect 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 your computer's Ethernet jack. For information about setting up a ...wired or wireless Ethernet network, see "Networking Your Computer" on...
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...; A modem-a device that connects your computer to an ISP, the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. ■ An Internet service provider-a company that provides ... telephone modem. Important To determine if 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...
...; A modem-a device that connects your computer to an ISP, the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard, dial-up telephone modem. ■ An Internet service provider-a company that provides ... telephone modem. Important To determine if 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...
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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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...three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is commonly used in offices around the world and can also be used to ...an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. Most home networks are typically built using a router. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com...
...three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is commonly used in offices around the world and can also be used to ...an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. Most home networks are typically built using a router. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com...
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...features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ Ethernet cables connecting all Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, ...IP address assignment to the router are all of the slowest rated component. Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. Attached to automatically configure network and IP addresses. Cable or DSL modem Router Tips...
...features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ Ethernet cables connecting all Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, ...IP address assignment to the router are all of the slowest rated component. Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. Attached to automatically configure network and IP addresses. Cable or DSL modem Router Tips...
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...click Control Panel. Before you begin setting up a network. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is not working correctly. Be sure to ISP. The Control Panel window opens. If your ... specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click...
...click Control Panel. Before you begin setting up a network. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is not working correctly. Be sure to ISP. The Control Panel window opens. If your ... specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click...