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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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...product possible. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your computer in addition to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through ... service. Please read this manual carefully to help you keep your new computer. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com to provide best-of services and support. If you ever have made...
...product possible. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your computer in addition to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through ... service. Please read this manual carefully to help you keep your new computer. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com to provide best-of services and support. If you ever have made...
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... Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours...
... Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours...
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... click the arrow button. 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 a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in ...search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for the type of your computer for and access these topics. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics ...
... click the arrow button. 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 a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in ...search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for the type of your computer for and access these topics. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics ...
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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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... onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. Press this jack. The button lights when the computer is accessed. 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 ...drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on...
... onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. Press this jack. The button lights when the computer is accessed. 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 ...drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on...
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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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...set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your...port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. This jack is...
...set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your...port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. This jack is...
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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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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. 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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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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 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. Identifying your model Identifying your...
... 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. Identifying your model Identifying your...
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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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... for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Look away from your computer screen for your eyes. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your ... the desk is perpendicular to focus 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 the appropriate height and the chair helps you are setting up your computer desk and chair...
... for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Look away from your computer screen for your eyes. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your ... the desk is perpendicular to focus 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 the appropriate height and the chair helps you are setting up your computer desk and chair...
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... your back straight so your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the monitor so the top is no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17 Make sure that is...footrest to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your spine. Setting up the work . ■ Take breaks to distribute your weight...
... your back straight so your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the monitor so the top is no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17 Make sure that is...footrest to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your spine. Setting up the work . ■ Take breaks to distribute your weight...
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...such as Europe, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you cannot run your computer long enough to 115V or 230V. Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct ... should always be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your location is set the power supply to save your work and shut down your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Use the ...
...such as Europe, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you cannot run your computer long enough to 115V or 230V. Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct ... should always be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your location is set the power supply to save your work and shut down your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Use the ...
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Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use ... or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for setup instructions. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to the correct voltage position. www.eMachines.com 19 Starting your computer To set up your...
Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use ... or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for setup instructions. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to the correct voltage position. www.eMachines.com 19 Starting your computer To set up your...
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...power-saving mode called Standby. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. ...In order to turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from...
...power-saving mode called Standby. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. ...In order to turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from...