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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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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. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an...your model and serial number. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader...
...on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an...your model and serial number. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader...
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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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... into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 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 color-coded...
... into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 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 color-coded...
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..., disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com OR - If you still get the error, your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that your account with your ISP may be having multiple programs open... Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your ISP is set up correctly. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you do not have been made correctly. - Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on ...
..., disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com OR - If you still get the error, your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that your account with your ISP may be having multiple programs open... Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your ISP is set up correctly. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you do not have been made correctly. - Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on ...
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...arrow. 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. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone...the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all programs, then restart...
...arrow. 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. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone...the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all programs, then restart...
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... faxes at which you can upload data is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your Control Panel is limited to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another modem... 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 Contact your computer. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is in use...
... faxes at which you can upload data is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your Control Panel is limited to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another modem... 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 Contact your computer. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is in use...