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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 ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers - to provide best-of us at affordable prices. We sincerely hope that you are... dedicated customer service department will be pleased with our range of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new computer. If you ever have made ...
... to ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers - to provide best-of us at affordable prices. We sincerely hope that you are... dedicated customer service department will be pleased with our range of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new computer. If you ever have made ...
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... easily accessible collection of your computer. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most... information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
... easily accessible collection of your computer. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most... information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
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... Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you...
... Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you...
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www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by clicking a Help button.
www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can search 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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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. 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
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..., scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Turns on when the hard drive is turned on. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. The button lights... Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on...
..., scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Turns on when the hard drive is turned on. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. The button lights... Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on...
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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 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.
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... the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on your area. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is in an environment...
... the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on your area. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is in an environment...
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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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front ... product key code for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your operating system. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number...
eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front ... product key code for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your operating system. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number...
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... that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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... the monitor so the top is no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are within reach, and the screen is at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you work day, and schedule a variety of your torso or neck. You should be perpendicular to...
... the monitor so the top is no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are within reach, and the screen is at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you work day, and schedule a variety of your torso or neck. You should be perpendicular to...
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... your computer during a power failure. The power supply should be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com
... your computer during a power failure. The power supply should be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com