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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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... ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you ever have made an excellent... behind our value proposition to help you are sure that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer....
... ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you ever have made an excellent... behind our value proposition to help you are sure that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer....
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...7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link,...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/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens.
...7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link,...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/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens.
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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 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you want to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - To learn more about the latest bugs...
... 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 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you want to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - To learn more about the latest bugs...
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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. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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.
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. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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.
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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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... see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable ...Use this button to turn the power on or off. For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. To identify your model and serial ...
... see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable ...Use this button to turn the power on or off. For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. To identify your model and serial ...
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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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... information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Remove these ports. In other peripheral device" on your computer. Plug a monitor into this...
... information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Remove these ports. In other peripheral device" on your computer. Plug a monitor into this...
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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 Plug a modem cable into this jack.
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Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer model and serial number. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that ... Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer model and serial number. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that ... Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
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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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... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for 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...
... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for 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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...; Place your keyboard and mouse at or slightly below the level of your wrists. Sit with your back straight so your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at the same height and distance as the monitor. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body...
...; Place your keyboard and mouse at or slightly below the level of your wrists. Sit with your back straight so your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at the same height and distance as the monitor. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body...