User Guide
Page 3
...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 ...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 ...
...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 ...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 ...
User Guide
Page 70
... Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "...your computer. 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. Also make sure that the modem...
... Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "...your computer. 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. Also make sure that the modem...
User Guide
Page 89
... 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 ...troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31 Certificate of Authenticity 13 cleaning case 41 CD 44 computer exterior 41 computer screen 42...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 ...
... 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 ...troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31 Certificate of Authenticity 13 cleaning case 41 CD 44 computer exterior 41 computer screen 42...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 ...
User Guide
Page 90
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, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, ... DIMM See memory directional 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 30 DVD 9, 33 ...
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, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, ... DIMM See memory directional 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 30 DVD 9, 33 ...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 3
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... e-mail 46 Sending e-mail 46 Checking your 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...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... e-mail 46 Sending e-mail 46 Checking your 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...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 59
... on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is not listed, you should contact your ISP. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already...The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 If one . Before you need to ISP. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. If the connection is working , contact your computer: 1...
... on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is not listed, you should contact your ISP. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already...The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 If one . Before you need to ISP. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. If the connection is working , contact your computer: 1...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 191
...Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See also "Internet" on page 19. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice ...arrow. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get...
...Close all messages are set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See also "Internet" on page 19. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice ...arrow. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. For information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that your computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 195
...plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all computers are working to make sure that your Ethernet cable is dim or difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Make... wiping the bottom with your router. ■ Make sure that indicate they are plugged into the Ethernet jack on page 49. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support... that the optical sensor is working . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about display types, see your monitor and video...
...plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all computers are working to make sure that your Ethernet cable is dim or difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Make... wiping the bottom with your router. ■ Make sure that indicate they are plugged into the Ethernet jack on page 49. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support... that the optical sensor is working . CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information about display types, see your monitor and video...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 196
www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP addresses to the ... outlet and turn it on page 154. The computer does not recognize an add-in your Ethernet card. ■ Reseat the card. Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will not turn on ■ Make sure that your power cord is connected correctly to...
www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP addresses to the ... outlet and turn it on page 154. The computer does not recognize an add-in your Ethernet card. ■ Reseat the card. Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will not turn on ■ Make sure that your power cord is connected correctly to...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 206
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 ...84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD ...protocol 53 connecting external monitor 75 modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 television 76 to Ethernet 11 to Ethernet network 12 to Internet 11, 12, 43 to network 11, 12 to Web site 44 connections audio in 11 ...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 ...84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD ...protocol 53 connecting external monitor 75 modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 television 76 to Ethernet 11 to Ethernet network 12 to Internet 11, 12, 43 to network 11, 12 to Web site 44 connections audio in 11 ...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 207
Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (... troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening 37... music track information 90 video 92 editing buttons 21 editing video 90 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 154 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 e-mail address 46 checking for messages 47 sending 46 transferring settings...
Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (... troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening 37... music track information 90 video 92 editing buttons 21 editing video 90 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 154 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 e-mail address 46 checking for messages 47 sending 46 transferring settings...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 208
www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 configuring...sharing 59 viewing list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files...
www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 configuring...sharing 59 viewing list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files...