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... 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 to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11 Connecting to a cable or ...
... 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 to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11 Connecting to a cable or ...
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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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... about your computer. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you for years to our customers - Visit the eMachines Web support site at www.emachines.com/support. 2 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you keep your computer in addition to...
... about your computer. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you for years to our customers - Visit the eMachines Web support site at www.emachines.com/support. 2 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you keep your computer in addition to...
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... the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics-These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant 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 link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To search...
... the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics-These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant 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 link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To search...
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... refer to activate the Media Center tool bar. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you are using the program. Using Online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn...
... refer to activate the Media Center tool bar. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you are using the program. Using Online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn...
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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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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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...files onto recordable discs (depending 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. This drive may vary from the illustration below.
...files onto recordable discs (depending 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. This drive may vary from the illustration below.
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... devices into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 13. Press this button to access eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, ... about how to turn the power on . 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...
... devices into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 13. Press this button to access eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, ... about how to turn the power on . 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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...If the back of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to install any time. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you plug it ...such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. Help and Support For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio ...
...If the back of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to install any time. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you plug it ...such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. Help and Support For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio ...
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CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Working safely Before using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and...
CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Working safely Before using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and...
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... programs. Use these buttons to open the Windows Start menu. Press the corresponding key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to copy, cut, and paste. www.emachines.com Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Using the keyboard Navigation keys Internet buttons Keyboard features Windows keys Directional keys...
... programs. Use these buttons to open the Windows Start menu. Press the corresponding key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to copy, cut, and paste. www.emachines.com Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Using the keyboard Navigation keys Internet buttons Keyboard features Windows keys Directional keys...
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... at the bottom of a real desk. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. Description The taskbar is set below the...
... at the bottom of a real desk. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. Description The taskbar is set below the...
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www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27 Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start ... the Search box, then click the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu...
www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27 Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start ... the Search box, then click the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu...
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CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop for that shows the window title. Type the keyword desktop icons ... own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the...
CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop for that shows the window title. Type the keyword desktop icons ... own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the...
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...like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To view the drives on your files and programs to its former size. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Clicking...active window or program. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files...
...like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To view the drives on your files and programs to its former size. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Clicking...active window or program. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files...
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...computer. The new folder is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. Type the keyword creating files and folders in the Search box, then click the...folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. In fact, all information on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on a computer is stored in files. If you do not see the contents of this drive. To create...
...computer. The new folder is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. Type the keyword creating files and folders in the Search box, then click the...folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. In fact, all information on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on a computer is stored in files. If you do not see the contents of this drive. To create...
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... copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of a file or folder into more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can . When you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from its original location and place the... folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving files and folders in the new location. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you decide to...
... copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of a file or folder into more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can . When you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from its original location and place the... folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving files and folders in the new location. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you decide to...
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... the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the bin. These files cannot be restored. Windows..."Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Recycle Bin. 32 www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching ...
... the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the bin. These files cannot be restored. Windows..."Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Recycle Bin. 32 www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching ...