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... 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 ... Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing ...
... 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 ... Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing ...
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Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs ... 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
Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs ... 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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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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...-of your new computer. We sincerely hope that you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to...
...-of your new computer. We sincerely hope that you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to...
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... Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help...your computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current ...
... Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help...your computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current ...
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... Tools, then click BigFix. You must be connected to the Internet to open 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 that icon to...
... Tools, then click BigFix. You must be connected to the Internet to open 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 that icon to...
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You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help . 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.
You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help . 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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... resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on drive type). Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette... Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 Press this jack. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link...
... resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on drive type). Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette... Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 Press this jack. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link...
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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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... directly into your eyes. Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to your line of time. Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and... on your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position...
... directly into your eyes. Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to your line of time. Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and... on your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position...
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...reach, and the screen is at the same height and distance as the monitor. This position lets your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and mouse. You can use a footrest to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust ...them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety...
...reach, and the screen is at the same height and distance as the monitor. This position lets your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and mouse. You can use a footrest to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust ...them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety...
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...a modem jack. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Caution If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system... you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this , the voltage switch should be damaged. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of your computer...
...a modem jack. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Caution If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system... you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this , the voltage switch should be damaged. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of your computer...
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www.eMachines.com 19 Starting your computer To set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct ...
www.eMachines.com 19 Starting your computer To set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct ...
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In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click ...press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you have not used for long periods. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes....
In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click ...press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you have not used for long periods. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes....
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... speakers. -OR- The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close..., a program to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . www.eMachines.com 21
... speakers. -OR- The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close..., a program to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . www.eMachines.com 21
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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... for different purposes. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a document. These keys can also be used in Windows. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of... buttons to copy, cut, and paste. Show if your audio files and to adjust the volume. Press one of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23 Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are...
... for different purposes. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a document. These keys can also be used in Windows. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of... buttons to copy, cut, and paste. Show if your audio files and to adjust the volume. Press one of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23 Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are...
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You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in all programs. 24 www.eMachines.com You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to select objects on the computer display. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. This illustration shows the standard mouse. This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the display. Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document.
You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in all programs. 24 www.eMachines.com You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to select objects on the computer display. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. This illustration shows the standard mouse. This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the display. Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document.
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... mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. www.eMachines.com 25 Press the left mouse button and hold ) and drag Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right mouse button... once. Move the mouse around on the computer display Do this... Position the pointer over the object. Move the pointer on the mouse pad. Using the mouse To...
... mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on your mouse pad and need to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. www.eMachines.com 25 Press the left mouse button and hold ) and drag Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right mouse button... once. Move the mouse around on the computer display Do this... Position the pointer over the object. Move the pointer on the mouse pad. Using the mouse To...
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on the back of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line. Warning To reduce the risk of your communications program. 26 www.eMachines.com The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the modem Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
on the back of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line. Warning To reduce the risk of your communications program. 26 www.eMachines.com The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the modem Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.