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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 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.
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...8482; drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional diskette drive. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to turn the power on . This jack is turned on or off. Insert ...your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
...8482; drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional diskette drive. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to turn the power on . This jack is turned on or off. Insert ...your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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...or other areas of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the... with the correct voltage for the correct power available. In other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is in the United States. 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...
...or other areas of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the... with the correct voltage for the correct power available. In other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is in the United States. 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...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory module bank and press the ... an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in your computer. The tabs on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - OR If you hear...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory module bank and press the ... an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in your computer. The tabs on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - OR If you hear...
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... Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For ... open the browser. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box...
... Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For ... open the browser. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box...
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...the modem. 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. Modem (dial-up) See also...from your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure...
...the modem. 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. Modem (dial-up) See also...from your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure...
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... port on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ The ISP may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart 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 The modem is not recognized by your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to make sure...
... port on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ The ISP may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart 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 The modem is not recognized by your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to make sure...