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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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... 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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...and safety information to come. to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are sure that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! If you are provided with the best product... possible. Please read this manual carefully to our customers - eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you...
...and safety information to come. to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are sure that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! If you are provided with the best product... possible. Please read this manual carefully to our customers - eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you...
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... 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information ...by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help information, ...
... 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information ...by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help information, ...
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... connected to the Internet to open BigFix. 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 Internet. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To learn more about the latest...
... connected to the Internet to open BigFix. 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 Internet. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To learn more about the latest...
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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 Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help .
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 Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for information by clicking a Help button. 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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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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Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. This jack is turned on. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional...drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to turn the ...
Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. This jack is turned on. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional...drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to turn the ...
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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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...Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug the power cord into this connector. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is in the United States. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a ...an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this port. The switch is operating in the correct position for your area. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port. This jack is...
...Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug the power cord into this connector. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is in the United States. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a ...an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this port. The switch is operating in the correct position for your area. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port. This jack is...
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Plug a modem cable 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 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.
Plug a modem cable 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 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.
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... on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for...
... on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for...
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... the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the...
... the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the...
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... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you work. ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your eyes...
... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you work. ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your eyes...
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... computer during a power failure. The power supply should be set at the factory. If you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Caution If you run your computer for your system will be...
... computer during a power failure. The power supply should be set at the factory. If you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Caution If you run your computer for your system will be...