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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 computer desk... 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 computer desk... 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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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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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 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.
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...listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone 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 into the memory card ...reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a memory card from a...
...listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone 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 into the memory card ...reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a memory card from a...
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... The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of...
... The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of...
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... by country or region. See the label on page 73 before calling) How to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on page 13. For more how-to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in our...
... by country or region. See the label on page 73 before calling) How to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on page 13. For more how-to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in our...
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... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 ..., 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 ..., 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
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... playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
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... (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. For more information about your drive type and for...
... (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. For more information about your drive type and for...
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...page 72. Press this jack. This jack is turned on. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains your model and serial number. 9 The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Plug powered, analog...Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral...
...page 72. Press this jack. This jack is turned on. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains your model and serial number. 9 The button lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. Plug powered, analog...Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral...
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...based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. Tips & Tricks When buying your router, make sure that the model includes everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ ...9632; Ethernet cables connecting all Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). The network is made up of these components. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of the network equipment ■ One broadband Internet ...
...based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network you need for the network. Tips & Tricks When buying your router, make sure that the model includes everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ ...9632; Ethernet cables connecting all Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). The network is made up of these components. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of the network equipment ■ One broadband Internet ...
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...; Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections ■ Compare the status lights on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them back on page... 57. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in these instructions, we assume that you are using your Web browser.
...; Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections ■ Compare the status lights on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them back on page... 57. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in these instructions, we assume that you are using your Web browser.
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The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. The ... and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information...
The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. The ... and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information...
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... "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to remove the heat sink fan. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to...
... "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to remove the heat sink fan. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to...
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...are using the Media Center computer functions. You need to configure your eyes. You can . You want to display the picture on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to know whether you can burn programs that ...CyberLink Power2Go cannot be better on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using . www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or...
...are using the Media Center computer functions. You need to configure your eyes. You can . You want to display the picture on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to know whether you can burn programs that ...CyberLink Power2Go cannot be better on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using . www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or...