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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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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. 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.
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...into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (..., or headphones into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this jack. Turns on page 31. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when...
...into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (..., or headphones into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this jack. Turns on page 31. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when...
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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 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. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this jack so you can record sound...this, the voltage switch should be moved to this when your computer is operating in an environment such as a digital camera) into this port. 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 in )...
..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this jack so you can record sound...this, the voltage switch should be moved to this when your computer is operating in an environment such as a digital camera) into this port. 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 in )...
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www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel...
www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the...-check the URL or try a different URL. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the ...
... If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the...-check the URL or try a different URL. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the ...
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..."Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is failing. 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 service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ...
..."Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is failing. 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 service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ...
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...your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The problem may be having technical difficulties. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the connections... 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 Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to...
...your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The problem may be having technical difficulties. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the connections... 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 Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to...