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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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... will provide you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality,...come. to our customers - We are provided with the best product possible. We sincerely hope that you with fast, considerate service. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you...
... will provide you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality,...come. to our customers - We are provided with the best product possible. We sincerely hope that you with fast, considerate service. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you...
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... clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 specifications, and information about Windows...
... clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 specifications, and information about Windows...
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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 For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites...
... 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 For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites...
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You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help .
You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most 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. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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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...eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. Desktop PC... configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered,...
...eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. Desktop PC... configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered,...
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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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...environment such as this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a microphone into this jack. For more information, see "Installing ...headphones into this switch is preset at 60 Hz. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this jack. The switch is ...
...environment such as this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a microphone into this jack. For more information, see "Installing ...headphones into this switch is preset at 60 Hz. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this jack. The switch is ...
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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. 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front ...of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. Identifying your model...
www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front ...of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. Identifying your model...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
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... light shining directly into your eyes. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... light shining directly into your eyes. 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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... be able to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the monitor. www.eMachines.com 17
... be able to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the monitor. www.eMachines.com 17
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... your computer. In the United States, the utility power is set at the factory. If you run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Make sure this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at...
... your computer. In the United States, the utility power is set at the factory. If you run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Make sure this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at...
