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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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..., reliability, and performance of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at...to help you will be pleased with the best product possible. Thanks again, from 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 familiarize yourself...
..., reliability, and performance of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at...to help you will be pleased with the best product possible. Thanks again, from 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 familiarize yourself...
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... Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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...
... Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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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... search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To view a list of your computer for and access these topics. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. These topics are located in...
... search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To view a list of your computer for and access these topics. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. These topics are located in...
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www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help . 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 a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program.
www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help . 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 a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so 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. 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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... and serial number. For more information about how to turn the power on drive type). Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and ...store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones...
... and serial number. For more information about how to turn the power on drive type). Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and ...store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones...
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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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... switch should always be moved to 230. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct...
... switch should always be moved to 230. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct...
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Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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. 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 this jack. 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. 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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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. ... on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call 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. ... on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only...
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... is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains...
... is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains...
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... while you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sitting at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in...
... while you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sitting at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in...
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... back of your computer to set the power supply to 115V or 230V. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Caution If you run your computer for your location is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. Warning High voltages can increase to...
... back of your computer to set the power supply to 115V or 230V. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Caution If you run your computer for your location is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. Warning High voltages can increase to...