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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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... condition. We sincerely hope that you are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your new computer. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and ...performance of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide best-of services and support. to ensure...
... condition. We sincerely hope that you are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your new computer. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and ...performance of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide best-of services and support. to ensure...
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..., 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you 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 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help information,...
..., 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you 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 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help information,...
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... you entered in the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com
... you entered in the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com
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Online help Online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program.
Online help Online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the 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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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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...hard drive is turned on page 28. The button lights when the computer is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 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 ...model and serial number. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. Press this jack. Plug a microphone into the...
...hard drive is turned on page 28. The button lights when the computer is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 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 ...model and serial number. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. Press this jack. Plug a microphone into the...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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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... these ports. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing...
... these ports. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing...
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For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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 Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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 Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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... this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Identifying your model Identifying your operating system. 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...
... this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Identifying your model Identifying your operating system. 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...
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... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor...
... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor...
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... up the work . ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your spine. You can use the keyboard and mouse. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you use a pillow or cushion to reach them...
... up the work . ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your spine. You can use the keyboard and mouse. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you use a pillow or cushion to reach them...
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... set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set correctly for your location is typically set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The...
... set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set correctly for your location is typically set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The...