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... 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 and chair 16 Setting up your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive...
... 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 and chair 16 Setting up your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive...
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...Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 ...Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or 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...
...Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 ...Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or 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...
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... and safety information to our customers - Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, ...of services and support. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your computer in addition to ensure that you will be pleased with fast,...
... and safety information to our customers - Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, ...of services and support. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your computer in addition to ensure that you will be pleased with fast,...
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... Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. 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 to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information by clicking a link, ...
... Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. 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 to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information by clicking a link, ...
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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 learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you ... you entered in the Search box. You must be connected to the Internet to view. To fix the problem, click on that icon to your computer for problems and conflicts. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the...
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 the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you ... you entered in the Search box. You must be connected to the Internet to view. To fix the problem, click on that icon to your computer for problems and conflicts. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the...
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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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...or other peripheral device" on page 28. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on drive type). To identify your...Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Desktop...
...or other peripheral device" on page 28. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on drive type). To identify your...Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Desktop...
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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 correct power available. Remove these ports. In the United States, the utility power is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such... a microphone into these screws before opening the case. Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your area. This jack is color...
... the correct power available. Remove these ports. In the United States, the utility power is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such... a microphone into these screws before opening the case. Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your area. This jack is color...
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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. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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... will need this section are 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. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of...
... will need this section are 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. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of...
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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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... light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of sight Feet... is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen is the...
... light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of sight Feet... is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen is the...
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...type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to your line of sight. ■ Place your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using... the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your torso or neck. Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your wrists. Sitting at a comfortable distance. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain ■ Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition...
...type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to your line of sight. ■ Place your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using... the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your torso or neck. Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your wrists. Sitting at a comfortable distance. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain ■ Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition...
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...surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this when your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com To verify that has a modem jack. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Use the power selection... board, add-in the United States. In the United States, the utility power is typically set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer. Protect your computer during a power failure. If you set at 60 Hz. Caution If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has...
...surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this when your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com To verify that has a modem jack. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Use the power selection... board, add-in the United States. In the United States, the utility power is typically set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer. Protect your computer during a power failure. If you set at 60 Hz. Caution If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has...
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Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. www.eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to...
Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. www.eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to...
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... for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting... the power cord and modem cable when your computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . In order to turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com
... for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting... the power cord and modem cable when your computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . In order to turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com