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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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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. 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
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.... Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 33. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page ..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card...
.... Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 33. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page ..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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 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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... switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a monitor into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. If your computer is operating in the correct position for... camera) into this port. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port. 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 an...
... switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a monitor into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. If your computer is operating in the correct position for... camera) into this port. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port. 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 an...
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www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the ... secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab.
www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the ... secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab.
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... you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer 62 www....eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 10 to make sure ...
... you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer 62 www....eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 10 to make sure ...
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...is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Modem... (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. ...
...is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Modem... (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. ...
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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 If your computer. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. ■ Run Windows ...62 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum...
... 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 If your computer. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. ■ Run Windows ...62 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum...