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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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...some basic care and safety information to help you are sure that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to...the best product possible. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with our range of 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 our customers -
...some basic care and safety information to help you are sure that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to...the best product possible. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with our range of 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 our customers -
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To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ... features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection ...
To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ... features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection ...
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... Support screen, then click the arrow button. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located in Help and Support and are located in the Search box. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in...
... Support screen, then click the arrow button. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located in Help and Support and are located in the Search box. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in...
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Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5
Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. 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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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...28. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 9 Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. To identify your drive type and ...page 31. Turns on . Contains information about your model and serial number. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA,...
...28. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 9 Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. To identify your drive type and ...page 31. Turns on . Contains information about your model and serial number. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA,...
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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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..., keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug...
..., keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug...
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For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack.
For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack.
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... on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels... shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate ...
... on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels... shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate ...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
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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 Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer occasionally, and try to your line of time. Look away from your computer, read the...
... 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 Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer occasionally, and try to your line of time. Look away from your computer, read the...
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... stretching. ■ Set paper holders at a comfortable distance. Sitting at or slightly below the level of the seat, or 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 type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust...
... stretching. ■ Set paper holders at a comfortable distance. Sitting at or slightly below the level of the seat, or 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 type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust...
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... the back of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to set correctly for your computer to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them to your computer normally. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is set the power supply to far above...
... the back of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to set correctly for your computer to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them to your computer normally. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is set the power supply to far above...
