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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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...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 provide best-of us at affordable prices. We are sure that you will be pleased... carefully to ensure that you are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. If you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with our range of your new computer. Thanks again, from your 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 provide best-of us at affordable prices. We are sure that you will be pleased... carefully to ensure that you are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. If you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with our range of your new computer. Thanks again, from your computer...
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...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week... the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of ...
...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week... the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of ...
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... following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - 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 Internet.
... following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - 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 Internet.
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You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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.
You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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.
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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. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...IEEE 1394 ports. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones ... drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Turns on . www.eMachines.com 9 For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded orange. Plug a ...
...IEEE 1394 ports. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones ... drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Turns on . www.eMachines.com 9 For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded orange. Plug a ...
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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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...; Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on your area. The switch...
...; Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on your area. The switch...
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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 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack.
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 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack.
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...computer includes the product key code for your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 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. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown ...
...computer includes the product key code for your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 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. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown ...
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... floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer screen for long periods of time.
... floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer screen for long periods of time.
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... your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use...
... your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use...
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... source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to this switch is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Checking the voltage selection A power supply...
... source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to this switch is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Checking the voltage selection A power supply...