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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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...service department will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of services and support.... If you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com to help you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide best-of your new...
...service department will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of services and support.... If you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com to help you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide best-of your new...
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... 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 Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Help and Support...
... 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 Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Help and Support...
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... your computer for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are relevant to open BigFix. To view a list of results you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics...
... your computer for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are relevant to open BigFix. To view a list of results you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics...
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You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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 information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5
You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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 information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5
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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. 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. 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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... in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices...number. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. 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 memory card reader...
... in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Contains your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices...number. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. 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 memory card reader...
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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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... a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
... a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
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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. 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
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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies...
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies...
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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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.... Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the...
.... Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the...
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... the desk is not adjustable or is tilted to be able to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your spine. You should be perpendicular to provide extra back support. Make...
... the desk is not adjustable or is tilted to be able to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your spine. You should be perpendicular to provide extra back support. Make...