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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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... receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support, in good operating condition. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new ... yourself with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you for years to come. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per...
... receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support, in good operating condition. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new ... yourself with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you for years to come. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per...
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... Web site and contain the words you can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You must be connected to the Internet to your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. To view a list of your search results, ...phrase (keyword) in the Search box. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you want to view. 3 www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a...
... Web site and contain the words you can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You must be connected to the Internet to your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. To view a list of your search results, ...phrase (keyword) in the Search box. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you want to view. 3 www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a...
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... the program. 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. To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or...
... the program. 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. To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or...
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eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5
eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5
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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 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.
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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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... see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). 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 USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. Turns on page 13. Plug a USB ...
... see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). 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 USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. Turns on page 13. Plug a USB ...
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... this button to turn the power on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as...reader. 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 button to turn the power on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as...reader. 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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... correct position for the correct power available. Plug a parallel device (such as 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. In other peripheral device" on page 13. The switch...
... correct position for the correct power available. Plug a parallel device (such as 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. In other peripheral device" on page 13. The switch...
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... more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of the modem cable into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a dial-up Internet connection...
... more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of the modem cable into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a dial-up Internet connection...
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... to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than...
... to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than...
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.... For more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Parallel and serial port devices are universal jacks. If your computer. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other than one...
.... For more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Parallel and serial port devices are universal jacks. If your computer. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other than one...