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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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...also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader...button lights when the computer is accessed. This jack is color-coded red or pink. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Plug ...
...also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader...button lights when the computer is accessed. This jack is color-coded red or pink. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Plug ...
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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. 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.
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.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this jack. This jack is color-coded blue...such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. 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 ) jack ...
.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this jack. This jack is color-coded blue...such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. 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 ) jack ...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" ... memory module and remove it. - When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. 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 the sides of...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" ... memory module and remove it. - When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. 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 the sides of...
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...Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you... do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to...
...Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you... do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to...
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... your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to... cable is failing. 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 computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to... cable is failing. 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
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...Category 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 ISP may lower the speed even further. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload (send) ... noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. If your Control Panel is limited to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of...
...Category 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 ISP may lower the speed even further. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload (send) ... noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. If your Control Panel is limited to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of...