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... 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...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 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer ... Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your...
... 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...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 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer ... Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your...
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... Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon...
... Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon...
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... an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral...
... an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral...
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...emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. If your area. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. 10 CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. In the United States, the utility power... (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line 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...
...emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. If your area. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. 10 CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. In the United States, the utility power... (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line 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...
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...computer. on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on page 13. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camcorder... Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use ...
...computer. on the back 2 Insert the other peripheral device" on page 13. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camcorder... Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use ...
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..., the voltage switch should always be damaged. To verify that has a modem jack. To set at 60 Hz. Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. The power supply should be moved to the system board, add-in the United States. If... to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this when your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. ...
..., the voltage switch should always be damaged. To verify that has a modem jack. To set at 60 Hz. Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. The power supply should be moved to the system board, add-in the United States. If... to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this when your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. ...
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... to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using ...a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the network connector on the router...identified by a label or a switch. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the computer.
... to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 56 Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using ...a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the network connector on the router...identified by a label or a switch. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the computer.
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...your computer display on a television: 1 With your computer off, connect one end of headphones or external powered speakers to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Video out or S-Video out jack on your computer lets you view your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. ...VCR. 4 Start your computer. computer. Important Audio is available only on computers that have a Video out or S-Video out jack. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out...
...your computer display on a television: 1 With your computer off, connect one end of headphones or external powered speakers to hear sound while playing a DVD. The Video out or S-Video out jack on your computer lets you view your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. ...VCR. 4 Start your computer. computer. Important Audio is available only on computers that have a Video out or S-Video out jack. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through the Video out or S-Video out...
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... off for help. You cannot see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network ■ Make sure that all computers on your company...bottom with your router. ■ Make sure that indicate they are plugged into the Ethernet jack on your network have lights that all computers are working to make sure that the optical sensor..., then click the arrow. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 49...
... off for help. You cannot see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your network ■ Make sure that all computers on your company...bottom with your router. ■ Make sure that indicate they are plugged into the Ethernet jack on your network have lights that all computers are working to make sure that the optical sensor..., then click the arrow. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 49...
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... steps. 191 If you use a surge protector, make sure that it . Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are turned on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or... text of your call. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have taken. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are turned off. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 13. The technician may have you have recently installed hardware or...
... steps. 191 If you use a surge protector, make sure that it . Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are turned on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or... text of your call. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have taken. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are turned off. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 13. The technician may have you have recently installed hardware or...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety... Web 44 application key 21 arrow keys 21 AU file 83 audio audio in jack 11 configuring jacks 13 headphone jack 11 line in jack 11 line out jack 11 microphone jack 9, 11 muting 23, 81 playing 83, 105 recording 105 audio CD adding ...20 window 29, 39 color changing depth 108 changing number of 108 changing scheme 110 computers naming 52 configuring audio jacks 13 router 57 speakers 13 TCP/IP protocol 53 connecting external monitor 75 modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 ...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety... Web 44 application key 21 arrow keys 21 AU file 83 audio audio in jack 11 configuring jacks 13 headphone jack 11 line in jack 11 line out jack 11 microphone jack 9, 11 muting 23, 81 playing 83, 105 recording 105 audio CD adding ...20 window 29, 39 color changing depth 108 changing number of 108 changing scheme 110 computers naming 52 configuring audio jacks 13 router 57 speakers 13 TCP/IP protocol 53 connecting external monitor 75 modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 ...
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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 Fax 65...Link port 9, 11, 13, 90 IEEE 1394 port 9, 11, 13, 90 indicators Caps Lock 21 hard drive 8 Num Lock 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13...
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 Fax 65...Link port 9, 11, 13, 90 IEEE 1394 port 9, 11, 13, 90 indicators Caps Lock 21 hard drive 8 Num Lock 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13...
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Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional 21 editing 21 function 21 Internet 21 mouse 22 navigation 21 numeric 21 power 9 Windows 21 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 serial number 9 system identification 9 LAN IP Address 57 LCD panel changing ... minimize button 28 modem cable 12, 43, 51, 55 connecting 11, 12 dial-up 42 DSL 12, 43, 51, 55 jack 11 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 184 monitor adding external 75 changing resolution 109 cleaning 141 color quality 75 controls 108 display properties 75, 113 multiple...
Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional 21 editing 21 function 21 Internet 21 mouse 22 navigation 21 numeric 21 power 9 Windows 21 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 serial number 9 system identification 9 LAN IP Address 57 LCD panel changing ... minimize button 28 modem cable 12, 43, 51, 55 connecting 11, 12 dial-up 42 DSL 12, 43, 51, 55 jack 11 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 184 monitor adding external 75 changing resolution 109 cleaning 141 color quality 75 controls 108 display properties 75, 113 multiple...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening ...and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 ... problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening ...and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 ... problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189...
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Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 ...19 programs 23 starting programs 27 static electricity 154 subnet mask entering 53 surge protector 18 S-Video (TV) out jack 76 switch voltage selection 10 system battery replacing 159 system board replacing 172 system identification label 9 T taskbar 26 TCP... connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions ...
Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 ...19 programs 23 starting programs 27 static electricity 154 subnet mask entering 53 surge protector 18 S-Video (TV) out jack 76 switch voltage selection 10 system battery replacing 159 system board replacing 172 system identification label 9 T taskbar 26 TCP... connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions ...
