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...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 ...17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting...
...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 ...17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting...
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..., and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week...
..., and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week...
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...the Search Results list. 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 want to search for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button.... To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. You must be connected to the Internet to view. To view a list of...
...the Search Results list. 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 want to search for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button.... To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. You must be connected to the Internet to view. To view a list of...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare ... is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare ... is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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... far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. If your computer is operating in the United States. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS...typically set correctly for an extended period of the world, such as this when your computer is set at 50 Hz. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from ...
... far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. If your computer is operating in the United States. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS...typically set correctly for an extended period of the world, such as this when your computer is set at 50 Hz. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from ...
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...eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start... your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. Starting your computer To set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to set the...
...eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start... your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. Starting your computer To set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to set the...
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... you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. If your computer is in Windows to "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer, it . 20... www.eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the...
... you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. If your computer is in Windows to "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer, it . 20... www.eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the...
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...adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on page 22. www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your ...about five seconds, then release it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button 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 Search box , then...
...adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on page 22. www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your ...about five seconds, then release it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button 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 Search box , then...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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...), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. These keys can also be used in Windows. Start program actions. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of these buttons ... cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Show if your audio files and to the end of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23 Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. See the program documentation to activate the function....
...), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. These keys can also be used in Windows. Start program actions. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of these buttons ... cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Show if your audio files and to the end of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23 Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. See the program documentation to activate the function....
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This illustration shows the standard mouse. You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to select objects on the computer display. You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in all programs. 24 www.eMachines.com This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the display. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document.
This illustration shows the standard mouse. You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to select objects on the computer display. You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in all programs. 24 www.eMachines.com This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the display. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document.
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... To... This action is called right-clicking. Press the left mouse button and hold ) and drag Position the pointer over the object. www.eMachines.com 25 click click, click click Position the pointer over the object. This action is called clicking. Move (drag) the object to clean ...button once. click (hold it . If you want it down in the middle of the computer display. Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the mouse pad. Position the ...
... To... This action is called right-clicking. Press the left mouse button and hold ) and drag Position the pointer over the object. www.eMachines.com 25 click click, click click Position the pointer over the object. This action is called clicking. Move (drag) the object to clean ...button once. click (hold it . If you want it down in the middle of the computer display. Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the mouse pad. Position the ...
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To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your 2 Insert the other end of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line. on the back of your communications program. 26 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the modem Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into the modem jack computer.
To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your 2 Insert the other end of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line. on the back of your communications program. 26 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the modem Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into the modem jack computer.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you ...installation instructions. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-...see the device documentation and installation instructions. For more information about port locations, "Checking Out Your eMachines Computer" on page 7. When you plug it into the appropriate port. Help and Support For more information about installing...
Chapter 3: Getting Started Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you ...installation instructions. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-...see the device documentation and installation instructions. For more information about port locations, "Checking Out Your eMachines Computer" on page 7. When you plug it into the appropriate port. Help and Support For more information about installing...
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...the file name. 3 To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off, then press the diskette eject button. 30 www.eMachines.com Diskette slot Drive activity light Eject button To use a diskette: 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up. ...2 To access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click My Computer. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Using the diskette drive The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks).
...the file name. 3 To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off, then press the diskette eject button. 30 www.eMachines.com Diskette slot Drive activity light Eject button To use a diskette: 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up. ...2 To access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click My Computer. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Using the diskette drive The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks).
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... could lose data. Also, remove the card from the reader before you turn off the computer. If you restart your computer. 32 www.eMachines.com Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the card reader access indicator is blinking. To remove a memory...recognize your memory card reader until you use the remove hardware icon in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a media...
... could lose data. Also, remove the card from the reader before you turn off the computer. If you restart your computer. 32 www.eMachines.com Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the card reader access indicator is blinking. To remove a memory...recognize your memory card reader until you use the remove hardware icon in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a media...
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... protect your computer and keep your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer To extend the life of updates that are not covered under your computer... away from your computer. www.eMachines.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer...
... protect your computer and keep your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer To extend the life of updates that are not covered under your computer... away from your computer. www.eMachines.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer...
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... Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. Scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2004. To scan for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Norton AntiVirus opens. You received a free, limited-time subscription to the ...spreads from one computer to e-mail messages, or downloaded from a virus by: ■ Registering and subscribing to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Protect your computer. ■ Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are...
... Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. Scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2004. To scan for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Norton AntiVirus opens. You received a free, limited-time subscription to the ...spreads from one computer to e-mail messages, or downloaded from a virus by: ■ Registering and subscribing to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Protect your computer. ■ Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are...
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... Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your Norton AntiVirus program with...any components. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to update your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your ...
... Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your Norton AntiVirus program with...any components. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to update your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your ...
