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Contents 1 Getting Help 1 eMachines Web 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
Contents 1 Getting Help 1 eMachines Web 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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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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...operating condition. Please read this manual carefully to our customers - Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests... to help you keep your computer in addition to come. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new computer. to provide best-of us at affordable...
...operating condition. Please read this manual carefully to our customers - Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests... to help you keep your computer in addition to come. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new computer. to provide best-of us at affordable...
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... Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24...
... Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24...
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...click the results header for the type of any Help and 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 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you... receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you want to ...
...click the results header for the type of any Help and 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 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you... receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you want to ...
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You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the 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 are using the program. 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 .
You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the 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 are using the program. 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 .
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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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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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... memory card reader" on page 30. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. This jack is color-coded orange. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ ..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE ...
... memory card reader" on page 30. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. This jack is color-coded orange. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ ..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE ...
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... and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen 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 focus on...
... and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen 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 focus on...
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... the overall volume level using external speakers, turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the keyboard. Type the keyword adjusting volume in...the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of... click the program that are not responding. Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.eMachines.com 21
... the overall volume level using external speakers, turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the keyboard. Type the keyword adjusting volume in...the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of... click the program that are not responding. Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.eMachines.com 21
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... program actions. Press the corresponding key to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. www.eMachines.com 23 Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet ... or e-mail programs. Use these keys to adjust the volume. See the program documentation to copy, cut, and paste. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to activate the function. Press one of these buttons to the end of a document. Using the keyboard Keyboard ...
... program actions. Press the corresponding key to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. www.eMachines.com 23 Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet ... or e-mail programs. Use these keys to adjust the volume. See the program documentation to copy, cut, and paste. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to activate the function. Press one of these buttons to the end of a document. Using the keyboard Keyboard ...
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...documentation for the first time, your computer. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. When you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before...peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. Help and Support For more information about port locations, "Checking Out Your eMachines Computer" on page 7. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which...
...documentation for the first time, your computer. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. When you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before...peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. Help and Support For more information about port locations, "Checking Out Your eMachines Computer" on page 7. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which...
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Dust and dirt can result in extremely expensive repairs that helps you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Use Windows Update to extreme ... Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of your computer: ...
Dust and dirt can result in extremely expensive repairs that helps you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Use Windows Update to extreme ... Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of your computer: ...
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...eMachines.com 39 Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on diskettes, attached to e-mail messages, or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2004. Help... and Support For more information about protecting your computer to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Norton AntiVirus opens. Scan for a...
...eMachines.com 39 Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on diskettes, attached to e-mail messages, or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2004. Help... and Support For more information about protecting your computer to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Norton AntiVirus opens. Scan for a...
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... LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click ...to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■...
... LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click ...to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■...
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...your computer is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power....For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make ...
...your computer is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power....For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make ...
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For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection ...Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com Occasionally discs are turned off. The regional code on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Identifying ...
For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection ...Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com Occasionally discs are turned off. The regional code on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Identifying ...
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... For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you try restarting your computer. File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was originally deleted ... is restored to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com
... For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you try restarting your computer. File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was originally deleted ... is restored to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com