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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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... 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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...highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. ...We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with fast, considerate service. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come....
...highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. ...We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with fast, considerate service. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come....
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... 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. 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, product specifications, and information about Windows and...
... 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. 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, product specifications, and information about Windows and...
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... each search, you want to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located on that icon to view. You must be connected to the Internet to your computer for problems and conflicts. These...
... each search, you want to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located on that icon to view. You must be connected to the Internet to your computer for problems and conflicts. These...
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Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help . www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button.
Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help . www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online 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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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. 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.
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Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional)...player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. 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...Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information about how to turn the power on page 28. For more information,...
Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional)...player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. 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...Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information about how to turn the power on page 28. For more information,...
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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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...States. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this ..., make sure that this switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for ...
...States. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this ..., make sure that this switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for ...
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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. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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.
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. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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.
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... The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. Identifying ... your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer model and serial number.
... The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. Identifying ... your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer model and serial number.
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... the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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... neck. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position...
... neck. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position...
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... volts at the factory. Use the power selection switch on your computer for your computer. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer can enter your system will be set...
... volts at the factory. Use the power selection switch on your computer for your computer. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer can enter your system will be set...