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... want to your computer for problems and conflicts. You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on that icon to search ... icon. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. These topics are located on the Internet. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you...
... want to your computer for problems and conflicts. You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on that icon to search ... icon. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. These topics are located on the Internet. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you...
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Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com
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... for more than just networking. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack computer. www.eMachines.com 27 To connect to your computer's Ethernet jack. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has...
... for more than just networking. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack computer. www.eMachines.com 27 To connect to your computer's Ethernet jack. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has...
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...the site regularly, so you put it running smoothly. Use Windows Update to choose updates for Available Updates. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. ...and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, ...
...the site regularly, so you put it running smoothly. Use Windows Update to choose updates for Available Updates. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. ...and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, ...
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... outlets. Norton AntiVirus. www.eMachines.com 41 To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All...
... outlets. Norton AntiVirus. www.eMachines.com 41 To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All...
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...■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you have a problem 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 get the... The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is ...
...■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you have a problem 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 get the... The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is ...
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...card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If...the service. 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. Type the keyword memory error in...
...card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is plugged into the telephone wall jack. ■ If...the service. 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. Type the keyword memory error in...
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...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 ISP may lower the speed even further. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when ... with a different communications program. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over...
...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 ISP may lower the speed even further. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when ... with a different communications program. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over...
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... CD audio in jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots...mouse 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 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 camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
... CD audio in jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots...mouse 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 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 camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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... camera 28 front bezel 47 memory 50 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 side panel 46 system battery 52 Internet broadband connection 27 buttons 23 troubleshooting 62, 66 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 keys and buttons... application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... camera 28 front bezel 47 memory 50 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 side panel 46 system battery 52 Internet broadband connection 27 buttons 23 troubleshooting 62, 66 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 keys and buttons... application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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...57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 ... 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U ... switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely ...
...57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 ... 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U ... switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely ...