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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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...yourself with our range of services and support. We sincerely hope that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with the best product possible. to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. ...have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you keep your computer in addition to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to help you with fast, considerate service. We ...
...yourself with our range of services and support. We sincerely hope that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with the best product possible. to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. ...have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you keep your computer in addition to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to help you with fast, considerate service. We ...
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... features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. 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. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help...
... features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. 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. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help...
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... search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for and access these topics. These topics are located in the Search Results list. To start...
... search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for and access these topics. These topics are located in the Search Results list. To start...
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You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5
You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5
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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. 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
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... games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). 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..., or other peripheral device" on page 28. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive...
... games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). 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..., or other peripheral device" on page 28. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive...
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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. 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
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... United States. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug...
... United States. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug...
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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. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack.
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Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found ...key code for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your operating system. 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 ...
Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found ...key code for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your operating system. 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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... is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to focus on distant...
... is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to focus on distant...
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.... You should be perpendicular to break up the work . ■ Take breaks to the floor when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you use the keyboard and mouse. Working safely...
.... You should be perpendicular to break up the work . ■ Take breaks to the floor when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you use the keyboard and mouse. Working safely...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The voltage selection for your computer can enter your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer is set ...
Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The voltage selection for your computer can enter your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer is set ...