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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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...you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. You have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you for years to our customers - Each ... and support. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us...
...you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. You have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you for years to our customers - Each ... and support. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us...
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To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. 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, performing a .... 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/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, ...
To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. 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, performing a .... 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/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, ...
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It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box located at the top ...
It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box located at the top ...
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You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. Online help Online help . 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 information by clicking a Help button.
You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. Online help Online help . 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 information by clicking a Help button.
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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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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. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...jack. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. 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 the optional diskette...standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports ...
...jack. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. 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 the optional diskette...standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports ...
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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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... you can record sound on page 28. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11
... you can record sound on page 28. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11
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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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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... key code for your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies...
... key code for your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies...
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... use your computer in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... use your computer in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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...; Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. You should be perpendicular to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17
...; Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. You should be perpendicular to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17
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... devices. Caution If you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord...
... devices. Caution If you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord...