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...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... computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 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 ...
...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... computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 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 ...
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... provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product...
... provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product...
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... the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon ... Topics - 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 entered in the Search box. These topics are relevant to open BigFix. For each search, you entered in the ...
... the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon ... Topics - 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 entered in the Search box. These topics are relevant to open BigFix. For each search, you entered in the ...
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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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Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your ... utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other areas of your computer to set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you set to this when your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector...
Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your ... utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other areas of your computer to set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you set to this when your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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...more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ... Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ...
...more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ... Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ...
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... able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the disc label... is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. Audio See "Sound" on...
... able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the disc label... is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. Audio See "Sound" on...
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..., you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. www.eMachines.com 61 Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or... files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. If the hard drive is in the Search box , then click the arrow. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
..., you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. www.eMachines.com 61 Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or... files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. If the hard drive is in the Search box , then click the arrow. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
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... have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you are using a cable or... (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly.
... have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you are using a cable or... (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly.
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...line noise. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can cause the modem to the same telephone line as 1). www.eMachines.com 65 These lines do not work correctly. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and...dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that you connect, call your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with your Control Panel is a common problem that makes a difference. The Control Panel window opens. Do not connect these devices to connect at a different location). Troubleshooting To check the dialing...
...line noise. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can cause the modem to the same telephone line as 1). www.eMachines.com 65 These lines do not work correctly. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and...dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that you connect, call your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with your Control Panel is a common problem that makes a difference. The Control Panel window opens. Do not connect these devices to connect at a different location). Troubleshooting To check the dialing...
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...in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is in use ). ...to make sure that came with a different communications program. The Control Panel window opens. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The problem may cause problems with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 10 to 53K. Other factors, such as line noise...
...in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is in use ). ...to make sure that came with a different communications program. The Control Panel window opens. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The problem may cause problems with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 10 to 53K. Other factors, such as line noise...
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Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web...any error messages, and the steps you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your call. www.eMachines.com 73 If you use a surge protector, make sure that you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer, follow ...
Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web...any error messages, and the steps you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your call. www.eMachines.com 73 If you use a surge protector, make sure that you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer, follow ...
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...B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com A telephone line cord with a modular plug is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message,...should make changes in response to an incoming call . ■ Perform such activities in order for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is Part 68-compliant. Refer to your fax communication software documentation for this happens, the telephone company will operate to the users' ...
...B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com A telephone line cord with a modular plug is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message,...should make changes in response to an incoming call . ■ Perform such activities in order for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is Part 68-compliant. Refer to your fax communication software documentation for this happens, the telephone company will operate to the users' ...
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... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87