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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... 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... 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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... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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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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... to provide best-of services and support. to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We sincerely hope that you keep your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ...familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you...
... to provide best-of services and support. to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We sincerely hope that you keep your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ...familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you...
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...index. 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/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find... help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product ...
...index. 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/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find... help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product ...
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..., you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix.
..., you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix.
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You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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.
You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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.
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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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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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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Turns on . The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. This jack is color-coded..., recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive,...
... and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Turns on . The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. This jack is color-coded..., recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive,...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com
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... headphones into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. For...
... headphones into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. For...
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Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com
Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com
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www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your ... shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer...
www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your ... shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the ...
Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the ...
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...; Set paper holders at a comfortable distance. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you...
...; Set paper holders at a comfortable distance. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you...
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... that has a modem jack. Use the power selection switch on your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your location is typically set the power supply to the system board...
... that has a modem jack. Use the power selection switch on your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your location is typically set the power supply to the system board...