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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 our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. to provide best-of services and support. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you will provide you are sure that... you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new computer. We sincerely hope that you with the best product possible. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank ...
...with our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. to provide best-of services and support. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you will provide you are sure that... you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new computer. We sincerely hope that you with the best product possible. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank ...
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... support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible... collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most ...
... support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible... collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most ...
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... words you entered in the Search box. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in Help and Support and are relevant to open BigFix...
... words you entered in the Search box. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in Help and Support and are relevant to open BigFix...
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www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. 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 .
www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. 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 .
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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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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. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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... is turned on or off. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. This jack is color-coded orange. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this...port. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette ...
... is turned on or off. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. This jack is color-coded orange. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this...port. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette ...
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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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...; Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer...
...; Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer...
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Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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. 12 www.eMachines.com
Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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. 12 www.eMachines.com
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Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer model and serial number. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. www...
Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer model and serial number. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. www...
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Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer screen for long periods of sight Feet are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor ...
Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer screen for long periods of sight Feet are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor ...
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... ■ Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. ■ Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at a comfortable distance. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your chair so...
... ■ Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. ■ Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at a comfortable distance. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your chair so...
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... of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which...
... of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which...