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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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... outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to our customers - Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost... satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new computer. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are provided with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to help you keep your new...
... outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to our customers - Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost... satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new computer. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are provided with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to help you keep your new...
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... collection of your computer. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then ...click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 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 ...
... collection of your computer. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then ...click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 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 ...
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... your computer for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box. To learn more about...
... your computer for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box. To learn more about...
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www.eMachines.com 5 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 information by clicking a Help button. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Online help Online help .
www.eMachines.com 5 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 information by clicking a Help button. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Online help 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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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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... large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 33. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. To identify... drive to listen to turn the power on page 28. Contains information about your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional)...
... large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 33. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. To identify... drive to listen to turn the power on page 28. Contains information about your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional)...
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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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... power cord into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch...
... power cord into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch...
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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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a modem cable into this jack.
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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a modem cable into this jack.
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... Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. 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.... eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in ...
... Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. 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.... eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in ...
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... focusing your eyes on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... focusing your eyes on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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...; Take breaks to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is tilted...
...; Take breaks to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is tilted...
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... a surge protector. If you run your computer long enough to your computer during a power failure. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The voltage selection for your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that...
... a surge protector. If you run your computer long enough to your computer during a power failure. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The voltage selection for your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that...