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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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... us at affordable prices. to familiarize yourself with our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We sincerely hope that you keep your computer in addition to our customers - If you ever have highlighted some basic care...
... us at affordable prices. to familiarize yourself with our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We sincerely hope that you keep your computer in addition to our customers - If you ever have highlighted some basic care...
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...days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help ...You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then ...
...days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help ...You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then ...
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...Full-text Search Matches - 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 open BigFix. You must be connected to the Internet to search for problems and conflicts. To...a word or phrase (keyword) in Help and Support and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. To...
...Full-text Search Matches - 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 open BigFix. You must be connected to the Internet to search for problems and conflicts. To...a word or phrase (keyword) in Help and Support and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. To...
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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. 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
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...page 28. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on . The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is turned on page 33. Contains information about your model and serial ... drive. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as...
...page 28. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on . The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is turned on page 33. Contains information about your model and serial ... drive. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 30. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as...
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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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...output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the United States. Plug a monitor into this port. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 If your area. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this jack. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera...) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. If your computer is operating in the correct position for a telephone into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon...
...output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the United States. Plug a monitor into this port. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 If your area. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this jack. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera...) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. If your computer is operating in the correct position for a telephone into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon...
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Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a modem cable 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 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 this jack. Plug a modem cable 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 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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... and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate of ...
... and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. 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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...line of time. Do not use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and... soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of sight Feet are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate... eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure ...lighting should not reflect on distant objects. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up a safe and comfortable work area. ...
...line of time. Do not use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and... soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of sight Feet are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate... eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure ...lighting should not reflect on distant objects. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up a safe and comfortable work area. ...
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...of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your wrists. Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your spine. Avoiding...they are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. This position lets your torso or neck. You can use the keyboard and mouse. Make ...
...of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your wrists. Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your spine. Avoiding...they are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. This position lets your torso or neck. You can use the keyboard and mouse. Make ...
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...A power supply is operating in the United States. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your location is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. Warning ...damage. If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to this switch is set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The power supply should be damaged.
...A power supply is operating in the United States. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your location is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. Warning ...damage. If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to this switch is set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The power supply should be damaged.
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... on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position. www.eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer. Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened...
... on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position. www.eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer. Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened...
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... in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. If your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in... power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. In order to "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up...
... in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. If your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in... power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. In order to "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up...