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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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...at affordable prices. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the best..., from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests...
...at affordable prices. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the best..., from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests...
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... and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many ...
... and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many ...
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... Support screen, then click the arrow button. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search Results list. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To learn more about...
... Support screen, then click the arrow button. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search Results list. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To learn more about...
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You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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 . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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.... Press this button to turn the power on page 30. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the ... "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Headphone jack...
.... Press this button to turn the power on page 30. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the ... "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Headphone jack...
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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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... supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you...
... supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you...
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Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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 modem cable into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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.
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... of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.... Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model ...
... of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.... Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model ...
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... chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer screen for long periods of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows...
... chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer screen for long periods of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows...
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.... You can use a pillow or cushion to the floor when you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at a comfortable distance. If the desk is not adjustable or is no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are positioned parallel...
.... You can use a pillow or cushion to the floor when you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at a comfortable distance. If the desk is not adjustable or is no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are positioned parallel...
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... During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through...
... During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through...