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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 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. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory... mode. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder...
...button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory... mode. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder...
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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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... a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer is color-coded red or pink. This jack is operating in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the...
... a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer is color-coded red or pink. This jack is operating in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the...
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...in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your ... the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on...
...in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your ... the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on...
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... locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the ... network jack and not the modem jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and ... a different URL. OR - Connecting to which you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com
... locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the ... network jack and not the modem jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and ... a different URL. OR - Connecting to which you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com
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...Contact your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice..., then restart your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the...
...Contact your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice..., then restart your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the...
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... 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... 53K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the...
... 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... 53K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the...