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... 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...Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard...
... 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...Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard...
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.... Turns on . To identify your model and serial number. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. Desktop PC Front... USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. 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 drive...
.... Turns on . To identify your model and serial number. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. Desktop PC Front... USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. 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 drive...
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...This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. For more information, see...scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for ...
...This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. For more information, see...scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for ...
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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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Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect .... Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer to set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com
Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect .... Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer to set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com
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www.eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position. Starting your computer To set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set up your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers...
www.eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position. Starting your computer To set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set up your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers...
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...up . While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com To turn off your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. If ...cable when your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for several minutes or have not turned off your computer. Turning off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer ...
...up . While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com To turn off your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. If ...cable when your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for several minutes or have not turned off your computer. Turning off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer ...
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...click Start, then click Help and Support. As a part of specific sound devices in your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.eMachines.com 21 When the checks are not responding. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers..., turn it . If you have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If ...
...click Start, then click Help and Support. As a part of specific sound devices in your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.eMachines.com 21 When the checks are not responding. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers..., turn it . If you have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If ...
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... utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to the end of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23 Press the corresponding key to copy, cut, and paste. Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Start... program documentation to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on.
... utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to the end of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23 Press the corresponding key to copy, cut, and paste. Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Start... program documentation to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on.
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... table. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Also, remove the card from the reader before you turn off the computer. To use the remove hardware icon, your computer will not recognize your memory card reader until you use a memory card: 1 Insert ...drive letter (for the media reader access indicator to remove the memory card. You could lose data. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the card reader access indicator is blinking. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory ...
... table. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Also, remove the card from the reader before you turn off the computer. To use the remove hardware icon, your computer will not recognize your memory card reader until you use a memory card: 1 Insert ...drive letter (for the media reader access indicator to remove the memory card. You could lose data. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the card reader access indicator is blinking. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory ...
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Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus. 40 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to make in the Scan for Viruses.
Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus. 40 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to make in the Scan for Viruses.
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... program has finished, click Finish. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.eMachines.com 41 You may want to update your computer performing at its best. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Cleaning your...; Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on -screen instructions to gather these items ...
... program has finished, click Finish. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.eMachines.com 41 You may want to update your computer performing at its best. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Cleaning your...; Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on -screen instructions to gather these items ...
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...display To clean a computer LCD screen or flat panel display, use it . Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to clean the LCD.... Be careful not to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. With your computer turned off your optical mouse: ■ Wipe the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint-free cloth 42 www.eMachines.com Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the case, so keep ...
...display To clean a computer LCD screen or flat panel display, use it . Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to clean the LCD.... Be careful not to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. With your computer turned off your optical mouse: ■ Wipe the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint-free cloth 42 www.eMachines.com Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the case, so keep ...
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Cleaning your computer To clean your trackball mouse: 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. 3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. www.eMachines.com 43 Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place.
Cleaning your computer To clean your trackball mouse: 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. 3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. www.eMachines.com 43 Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place.
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... hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■...; Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only...
... hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■...; Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only...
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... cable before opening the case. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift...
... cable before opening the case. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). Click/Double-click System. The amount of memory in your ... tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). Click/Double-click System. The amount of memory in your ... tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in...
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... below. 8 Push the battery release tab. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was... Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To...
... below. 8 Push the battery release tab. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was... Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To...
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www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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... are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■...; If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is...
... are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■...; If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is...
