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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 computer desk... 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 computer desk... 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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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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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Turns on . Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. For ...more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this jack. To ...
...Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Turns on . Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. For ...more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Press this jack. To ...
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... on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that...
... on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that...
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...Service description Talk to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. See the label on the front of your model" on page 73 before... calling) How to a eMachines Customer Care representative about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling...
...Service description Talk to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. See the label on the front of your model" on page 73 before... calling) How to a eMachines Customer Care representative about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling...
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... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 ..., 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 ..., 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
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... playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help .
Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help .
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... the illustration below. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack... Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. Turns on page 73. To ...
... the illustration below. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack... Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. Turns on page 73. To ...
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...more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains your model and serial number. 9 Press this jack. This jack is turned on page 72. For more information, see ... camcorder) into the memory card reader. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral ...
...more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains your model and serial number. 9 Press this jack. This jack is turned on page 72. For more information, see ... camcorder) into the memory card reader. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral ...
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... Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or all of these components. Tips & Tricks When buying your router, make sure that the model includes everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router... made up of a router, your network running at the speed of the network equipment ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) 51 www.emachines.com Introduction to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each of your network from unwanted ...
... Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or all of these components. Tips & Tricks When buying your router, make sure that the model includes everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router... made up of a router, your network running at the speed of the network equipment ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) 51 www.emachines.com Introduction to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each of your network from unwanted ...
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For any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on page 57. Go to ... from the manufacturer's Web site. If you are unable to connect to see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with the...
For any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on page 57. Go to ... from the manufacturer's Web site. If you are unable to connect to see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with the...
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... about uninterruptible power supplies, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4... power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control...
... about uninterruptible power supplies, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4... power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control...
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... new power supply into the power supply bay until its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to remove the heat sink fan. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by...
... new power supply into the power supply bay until its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to remove the heat sink fan. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by...
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www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of sequential scan lines. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at a time, sequentially from top to get better TV ... displays the video image odd lines one pass of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with CyberLink Power2Go cannot be better on a newer model TV. ■ Type of display device you are using the Media Center computer functions. You need to know whether you can be replayed on another...
www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of sequential scan lines. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at a time, sequentially from top to get better TV ... displays the video image odd lines one pass of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with CyberLink Power2Go cannot be better on a newer model TV. ■ Type of display device you are using the Media Center computer functions. You need to know whether you can be replayed on another...