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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... 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... 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 drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using online help • Contacting eMachines 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using online help • Contacting eMachines 1
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... with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. You have ...a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us ...
... with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. You have ...a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us ...
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...you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product... specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help information by clicking a link, performing...
...you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product... specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help information by clicking a link, performing...
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... the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box located at the...
... the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box located at the...
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You can search for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
You can search for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
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Chapter 1: Getting Help eMachines contact information To help you locate eMachines contact information, you can find the eMachines Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the front of your computer case. 6 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 1: Getting Help eMachines contact information To help you locate eMachines contact information, you can find the eMachines Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the front of your computer case. 6 www.eMachines.com
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 7
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 7
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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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...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. Contains your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For ... The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Plug an IEEE...
...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. Contains your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For ... The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Plug an IEEE...
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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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..., scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is in...
..., scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is in...
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For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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. 12 www.eMachines.com 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.
For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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. 12 www.eMachines.com 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.
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... on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system...
... on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system...
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... try to your line of time. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the...
... try to your line of time. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the...
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... chair so the keyboard is tilted to be able to provide extra back support. Sit with your back straight so your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17
... chair so the keyboard is tilted to be able to provide extra back support. Sit with your back straight so your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17
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... set correctly for your location before turning on the back of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the...
... set correctly for your location before turning on the back of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the...