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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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...basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with fast, considerate... service. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to provide best-of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to our customers - We are sure that...
...basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with fast, considerate... service. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to provide best-of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to our customers - We are sure that...
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... and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. 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. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ...
... and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. 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. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ...
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... your computer for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are relevant to search for problems and conflicts.
... your computer for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are relevant to search for problems and conflicts.
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You can access most online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help 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 are using the program.
You can access most online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help 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 are using the program.
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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. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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... a printer, scanner, or other devices into this port. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. 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 drive. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. The ...
... a printer, scanner, or other devices into this port. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. 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 drive. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. The ...
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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. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this switch is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Remove these ports. PS/2 keyboard port Serial...
.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this switch is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Remove these ports. PS/2 keyboard port Serial...
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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 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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... Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. 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 computer model and serial...
... Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. 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 computer model and serial...
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... the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you can avoid glare on your computer screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area...
... the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you can avoid glare on your computer screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area...
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Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in a ...
Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in a ...
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... factory. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer can enter your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com
... factory. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer can enter your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com