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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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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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... CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. Turns on page 28. 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. Plug an IEEE 1394...
... CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. Turns on page 28. 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. Plug an IEEE 1394...
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... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your computer includes the...
... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your computer includes the...
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Self-help If you have how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to your model" on page 13. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. Chapter...
Self-help If you have how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to your model" on page 13. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. Chapter...
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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 . 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
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... files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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...
... files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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...
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For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . Contains your model and serial number. 9 Press this button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is turned on page 72. Contains information about how to turn the power on...(such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 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 device" on...
For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . Contains your model and serial number. 9 Press this button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is turned on page 72. Contains information about how to turn the power on...(such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 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 device" on...
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... 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated at the speed of your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. ...ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that the model includes everything your network from unwanted intruders, a 4-port switch to eliminate the need for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network...
... 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated at the speed of your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. ...ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that the model includes everything your network from unwanted intruders, a 4-port switch to eliminate the need for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network...
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... of the router or access point with your ISP. 4 When you log on your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with ...the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any other brand or model of router, see if entries are required in these instructions, we assume that you are using your Web browser. To configure the Linksys EtherFast...
... of the router or access point with your ISP. 4 When you log on your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with ...the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any other brand or model of router, see if entries are required in these instructions, we assume that you are using your Web browser. To configure the Linksys EtherFast...
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... Click Finish, then click OK. 118 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. 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 ...
... Click Finish, then click OK. 118 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. 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 ...
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To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 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 the...
To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 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 the...
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...Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using . A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be better on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to display the picture on your Media Center to ... has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as CyberLink Power2Go, and with CyberLink Power2Go cannot be played on a home DVD player. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with the Media Center can be played on a home DVD player. ...
...Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using . A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be better on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to display the picture on your Media Center to ... has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as CyberLink Power2Go, and with CyberLink Power2Go cannot be played on a home DVD player. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with the Media Center can be played on a home DVD player. ...