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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ...
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Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Thank you for purchasing our computer! • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Online help • Contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Thank you for purchasing our computer! • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Online help • Contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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... technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you with your new computer, as well as ...with fast, considerate service. If you for years to come. to provide best-of services and support. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all ...
... technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you with your new computer, as well as ...with fast, considerate service. If you for years to come. to provide best-of services and support. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all ...
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www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, ... the arrow button. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You must be connected to the Internet to your eMachines computer. To search for and access these topics. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use...
www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, ... the arrow button. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You must be connected to the Internet to your eMachines computer. To search for and access these topics. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use...
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... tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. Getting help in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center...
... tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. Getting help in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center...
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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 contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help .
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 contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help .
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6
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CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
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... DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 73. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive...
... DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 73. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive...
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...This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on or off. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner,...9 This jack is color-coded orange. 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...
...This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on or off. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner,...9 This jack is color-coded orange. 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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.... 10 Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a serial device into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. The switch is preset at 60 Hz.
.... 10 Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a serial device into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. The switch is preset at 60 Hz.
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..., use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. Remove these ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K...
..., use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. Remove these ports. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K...
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... one end of the network cable into the network jack of the network cable into a network jack. 12 CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack. Broadband Internet connections, such as cable and DSL modems, also connect to...
... one end of the network cable into the network jack of the network cable into a network jack. 12 CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack. Broadband Internet connections, such as cable and DSL modems, also connect to...
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... audio jacks, they are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that they can be a stereo-in jack or a stereo-out jack. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you can be used for your Control Panel...
... audio jacks, they are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that they can be a stereo-in jack or a stereo-out jack. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you can be used for your Control Panel...