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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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... drive" on page 30. Press this jack. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to turn the power on drive type). www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader ...see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 31. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. To identify your model and...
... drive" on page 30. Press this jack. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to turn the power on drive type). www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader ...see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 31. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. To identify your model and...
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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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...position for the correct power available. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this...mouse) into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. Plug a monitor into this connector. 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 operating in ...
...position for the correct power available. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this...mouse) into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. Plug a monitor into this connector. 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 operating in ...
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...an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still ... is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or ...
...an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still ... is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or ...
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... is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly... telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62.
... is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly... telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62.
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...9632; The ISP may be with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the line connected to the modem is limited to 48K. Your fax communications program...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. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may be having technical difficulties...
...9632; The ISP may be with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the line connected to the modem is limited to 48K. Your fax communications program...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. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may be having technical difficulties...