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...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... computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 ...
...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... computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 ...
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... manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of your new computer. to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with the best product possible. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to our... in addition to provide best-of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with fast, considerate ...
... manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of your new computer. to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with the best product possible. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to our... in addition to provide best-of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with fast, considerate ...
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.... 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 receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support...Help Searching for a topic To search for and access these topics. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for problems and conflicts. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
.... 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 receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support...Help Searching for a topic To search for and access these topics. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for problems and conflicts. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
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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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...computer during a power failure. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer is... selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set to this when your computer is set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your location is supplied at 230 volts at the factory. The power supply should be moved to 115V or 230V.
...computer during a power failure. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer is... selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set to this when your computer is set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your location is supplied at 230 volts at the factory. The power supply should be moved to 115V or 230V.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ...electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying ...
... and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ...electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying ...
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www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some ...; Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see the documentation that the drive is...
www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some ...; Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see the documentation that the drive is...
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To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. www.eMachines.com 61 You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty ...
To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. www.eMachines.com 61 You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty ...
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... that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your local...and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the Internet computers to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you...
... that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your local...and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the Internet computers to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you...
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... Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The telephone line may be too noisy. Line noise is a common problem that all screws in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules... connection speed. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). You can connect on the same line as 1). www.eMachines.com 65
... Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The telephone line may be too noisy. Line noise is a common problem that all screws in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules... connection speed. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). You can connect on the same line as 1). www.eMachines.com 65
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The problem may be having technical difficulties. If your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to 48K. Chapter 6: ... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computer. ■ Run Windows...may not support 48K uploads. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ The ISP may cause problems with a different communications program.
The problem may be having technical difficulties. If your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to 48K. Chapter 6: ... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computer. ■ Run Windows...may not support 48K uploads. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ The ISP may cause problems with a different communications program.
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...connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make ... the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The ...
...connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make ... the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The ...
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...make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. See installation instructions for information. This certification means that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. A telephone line cord with a modular plug is subject to the users' satisfaction. Connection to party line service ...for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as determined by means of a certified connector assembly. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com On the computer or modem card is designed to be used to determine the number of devices which is sent, ...
...make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. See installation instructions for information. This certification means that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. A telephone line cord with a modular plug is subject to the users' satisfaction. Connection to party line service ...for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as determined by means of a certified connector assembly. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com On the computer or modem card is designed to be used to determine the number of devices which is sent, ...
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... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87