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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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... of us at affordable prices. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer....best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. If you will provide you are sure that you with the best product possible. ...
... of us at affordable prices. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer....best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. If you will provide you are sure that you with the best product possible. ...
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... can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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... a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
... can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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... a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
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... Programs, Accessories, 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 Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for and access these topics. You must be connected to the Internet to view. BigFix BigFix...
... Programs, Accessories, 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 Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for and access these topics. You must be connected to the Internet to view. BigFix BigFix...
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Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program.
Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 28. The button lights when the computer... a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device...
...USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 28. The button lights when the computer... a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device...
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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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... jack is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer is operating in the United States. In other peripheral device" on...
... jack is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer is operating in the United States. In other peripheral device" on...
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For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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 Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack.
For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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 Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack.
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...the product key code for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. 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. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model ...
...the product key code for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. 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. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model ...
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... floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on distant objects. Look away from your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on distant objects. Look away from your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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... keyboard is tilted to be able to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the monitor. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Setting up your computer and computer...
... keyboard is tilted to be able to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the monitor. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Setting up your computer and computer...
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... volts at the factory. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To verify that has a modem jack. The power supply should be...
... volts at the factory. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To verify that has a modem jack. The power supply should be...