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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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...safety information to ensure that you with our range of us at affordable prices. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer in addition to our customers... from all of services and support. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Please read this manual carefully to come. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service...
...safety information to ensure that you with our range of us at affordable prices. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer in addition to our customers... from all of services and support. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Please read this manual carefully to come. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service...
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Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection ...of your computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and 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 ...
Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection ...of your computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and 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 ...
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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 learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. These topics are located in Help and...
... 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 learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. These topics are located in Help and...
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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 research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program.
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 research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program.
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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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... DVD drive. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader"...device" on page 33. Press this button to turn the power on . The button lights when the computer is turned on or off. 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)...
... DVD drive. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader"...device" on page 33. Press this button to turn the power on . The button lights when the computer is turned on or off. 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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... this jack so you can record sound on your computer. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this port. 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...
... this jack so you can record sound on your computer. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this port. 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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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 this jack. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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 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 this jack. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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... will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for ...your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number...
... will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for ...your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number...
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... Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your computer screen for setting up your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of...
... Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your computer screen for setting up your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of...
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... the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to the floor when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to distribute your weight evenly...
... the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to the floor when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to distribute your weight evenly...
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... voltage selection 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 In the United States, the utility power is typically set correctly for your location is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. The...
... voltage selection 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 In the United States, the utility power is typically set correctly for your location is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. The...