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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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... the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of services and support. We sincerely hope that you are sure ...keep your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best ...
... the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of services and support. We sincerely hope that you are sure ...keep your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best ...
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... and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information ...or browsing the index. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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 specifications...
... and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information ...or browsing the index. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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 specifications...
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... are located in the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are relevant to view. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix...
... are located in the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are relevant to view. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix...
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Online help Online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 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 Many programs provide information online so you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
Online help Online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 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 Many programs provide information online so you can search 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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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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...Using the memory card reader" on page 31. For more information about how 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... memory card reader. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™...
...Using the memory card reader" on page 31. For more information about how 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... memory card reader. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is preset at the factory with the...
... device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is preset at the factory with the...
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Plug a modem cable 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 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 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. 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 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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... key code for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Identifying...
... key code for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Identifying...
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Look away from your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not ...
Look away from your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not ...
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... extra back support. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you use the keyboard and mouse. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your torso or neck. This position lets your shoulders relax while you...
... extra back support. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you use the keyboard and mouse. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your torso or neck. This position lets your shoulders relax while you...
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Although you cannot run your computer for your location is operating in the United States. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Caution If you run ...
Although you cannot run your computer for your location is operating in the United States. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Caution If you run ...