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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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...best product possible. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. Each... us at affordable prices. We sincerely hope that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from...
...best product possible. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. Each... us at affordable prices. We sincerely hope that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from...
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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. Use Help and 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. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help...
..., 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and 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. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help...
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... 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 view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. To fix the problem, click on that icon to search for the type...
... 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 view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. To fix the problem, click on that icon to search for the type...
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www.eMachines.com 5 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. Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program.
www.eMachines.com 5 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. Online help Online 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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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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...more information about how to turn the power on or off. Plug a microphone into this jack. 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. To...number. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this port. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE ...
...more information about how to turn the power on or off. Plug a microphone into this jack. 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. To...number. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this port. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE ...
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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. 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
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... the cable for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded blue. In the United States, the utility power is in the United States. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage...
... the cable for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded blue. In the United States, the utility power is in the United States. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage...
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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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Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 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. ... of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for...
Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 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. ... of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for...
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... your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in your eyes. Top of time. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in your eyes. Top of time. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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... your eyes. ■ Find ways to break up the work . ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your spine. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust...
... your eyes. ■ Find ways to break up the work . ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your spine. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust...
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... the modem. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The power supply should be set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Make sure this when your computer is operating in an environment such...
... the modem. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The power supply should be set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Make sure this when your computer is operating in an environment such...