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... 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 and chair 16 Setting up your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at...
... 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 and chair 16 Setting up your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at...
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...Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 ...Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or 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...
...Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 ...Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or 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...
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..., our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines computer for years to ensure that you for purchasing our computer! Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come. Please read this manual...
..., our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines computer for years to ensure that you for purchasing our computer! Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come. Please read this manual...
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... accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides... and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Visit the...
... accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides... and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Visit the...
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... System Tools, then click 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 entered in Help and Support and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To view a list of... your computer for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header...
... System Tools, then click 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 entered in Help and Support and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To view a list of... your computer for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header...
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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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... drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. 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 this port. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive ..., or other peripheral device" on or off. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 9 The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To identify your model...
... drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. 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 this port. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive ..., or other peripheral device" on or off. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 9 The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To identify your model...
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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 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. 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
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...source (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. ...in the correct position for the correct power available. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. This jack is color-coded blue. This ...
...source (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. ...in the correct position for the correct power available. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. This jack is color-coded blue. This ...
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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. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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... label 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 assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your...
... label 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 assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
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... into your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are flat on the floor Reducing... eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on distant objects. Do not use your computer in your eyes....
... into your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are flat on the floor Reducing... eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on distant objects. Do not use your computer in your eyes....
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...not slouch forward or lean far back. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 Make sure that is at the same height and distance as the monitor. You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■...; Place your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. This position lets your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and mouse. Avoiding ...
...not slouch forward or lean far back. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 Make sure that is at the same height and distance as the monitor. You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■...; Place your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. This position lets your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and mouse. Avoiding ...
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...volts at 60 Hz. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or ... an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of your computer can enter your location is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the...
...volts at 60 Hz. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or ... an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of your computer can enter your location is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the...
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See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. www.eMachines.com 19 Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the..., follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Starting your computer To set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to your...
See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. www.eMachines.com 19 Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the..., follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Starting your computer To set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to your...
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.... Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . If your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com In order to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some... reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem...
.... Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . If your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com In order to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some... reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem...