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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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...drive is accessed. Contains information about your model and serial number. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a USB...install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
...drive is accessed. Contains information about your model and serial number. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a USB...install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
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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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... output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for the correct power available. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Remove these ports. Plug the power ... Plug a serial device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into this jack. 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...
... output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for the correct power available. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Remove these ports. Plug the power ... Plug a serial device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into this jack. 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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When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in the General tab. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and ... the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - 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 computer to an...
When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in the General tab. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and ... the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - 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 computer to an...
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...graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have a problem with your Internet service..., then reconnect and open on page 64. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See...
...graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have a problem with your Internet service..., then reconnect and open on page 64. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See...
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Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the ...Search box , then click the arrow. 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-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Your...
Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the ...Search box , then click the arrow. 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-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Your...
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... computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the telephone line is not 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 The Control Panel window opens. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you have been made correctly. ■ ...
... computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the telephone line is not 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 The Control Panel window opens. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you have been made correctly. ■ ...