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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 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. 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. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into...operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into this jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory ...
...see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into...operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into this jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory ...
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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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... the correct voltage for a telephone into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer, make sure that this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon...
... the correct voltage for a telephone into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer, make sure that this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon...
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... complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the...may be having multiple programs open the browser. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you are unable to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is set...
... complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the...may be having multiple programs open the browser. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you are unable to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is set...
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... errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the modem cable is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third...
... errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the modem cable is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third...
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...in 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 To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 53K.... one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at which you have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone...
...in 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 To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 53K.... one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at which you have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone...