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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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...pleased with the best product possible. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! to provide best-of us at affordable prices. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. You have... from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support...
...pleased with the best product possible. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! to provide best-of us at affordable prices. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. You have... from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support...
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...the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 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... by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
...the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 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... by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
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... for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of your computer for problems and conflicts. These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box. BigFix BigFix... Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com You must be connected to the Internet to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches -
... for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of your computer for problems and conflicts. These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box. BigFix BigFix... Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com You must be connected to the Internet to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches -
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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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...when the hard drive is turned on page 28. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this port. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. For more information, see... "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug...
...when the hard drive is turned on page 28. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this port. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. For more information, see... "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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The power supply should be set to 230. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or ... Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. If your computer is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a serial device (such as...
The power supply should be set to 230. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or ... Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. If your computer is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a serial device (such as...
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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 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) 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.
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 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) 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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... model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label ...found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system.
... model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label ...found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system.
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
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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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... the following recommendations for long periods of time. Top of screen 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 monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room....your screen and 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 Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate...
... the following recommendations for long periods of time. Top of screen 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 monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room....your screen and 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 Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate...
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...; Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of tasks. Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on...9632; Position your chair so the keyboard is tilted to be able to provide extra back support. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard...are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17
...; Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of tasks. Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on...9632; Position your chair so the keyboard is tilted to be able to provide extra back support. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard...are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17
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... uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in the United States. Caution If you cannot run your computer long enough to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and... has a modem jack. Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is typically set at 50 Hz. Make sure this switch...
... uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in the United States. Caution If you cannot run your computer long enough to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and... has a modem jack. Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is typically set at 50 Hz. Make sure this switch...
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See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. Starting your computer To set up your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, ... to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer. Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables 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 for setup instructions. Starting your computer To set up your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, ... to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer. Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to the correct voltage position. www.eMachines.com 19
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... disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. In ...order to turn off your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for...
... disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. In ...order to turn off your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for...