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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the screen resolution 99 Changing the ...
Contents www.emachines.com Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the screen resolution 99 Changing the ...
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www.emachines.com Contents Managing hard drive space 133 Checking hard drive space 133 Using Disk Cleanup 133 Checking the hard drive for errors 134 Defragmenting the ...
www.emachines.com Contents Managing hard drive space 133 Checking hard drive space 133 Using Disk Cleanup 133 Checking the hard drive for errors 134 Defragmenting the ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Hard drive 170 Internet 170 Keyboard 171 Media Center 172 Memory 174 Memory card reader 174 Modem (dial-up 174 Monitor 177 Mouse 178 Networks 178 Passwords 179 Power 179 Printer 179 Sound 181 Telephone support 181 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 181 Telephone numbers 182 Self-help 182 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 183 Index 189 vi
Contents www.emachines.com Hard drive 170 Internet 170 Keyboard 171 Media Center 172 Memory 174 Memory card reader 174 Modem (dial-up 174 Monitor 177 Mouse 178 Networks 178 Passwords 179 Power 179 Printer 179 Sound 181 Telephone support 181 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 181 Telephone numbers 182 Self-help 182 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 183 Index 189 vi
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Thank you for purchasing our computer! • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Online help • Contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Thank you for purchasing our computer! • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Online help • Contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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...yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 eMachines stands behind our value proposition to make sure that you keep your computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product...Please read this manual carefully to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new computer. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per ...
...yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 eMachines stands behind our value proposition to make sure that you keep your computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product...Please read this manual carefully to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new computer. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per ...
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... topics are relevant to search for a topic Using Help and Support, you entered in Help and Support and are located in the Search box. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your...
... topics are relevant to search for a topic Using Help and Support, you entered in Help and Support and are located in the Search box. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your...
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... so you are using the program. Using Online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. 4 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar.
... so you are using the program. Using Online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. 4 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar.
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eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number.
eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number.
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6
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.../ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. For more information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner...
.../ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. For more information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner...
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...power on page 13. This jack is color-coded red or pink. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (...cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. This jack is color-coded orange. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains ...
...power on page 13. This jack is color-coded red or pink. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (...cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. This jack is color-coded orange. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains ...
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... output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for your area. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port...
... output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for your area. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port...
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...) into a telephone wall jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. on your communications program. 11 www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a dial-up Internet connection...
...) into a telephone wall jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. on your communications program. 11 www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a dial-up Internet connection...
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on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect ...
on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect ...
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... other peripheral device Important Before you to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see "Front" on page 8. When you use these ports to...
... other peripheral device Important Before you to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see "Front" on page 8. When you use these ports to...
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... or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Working safely Before using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain...
... or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Working safely Before using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain...