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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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... you ever have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come... and enjoyment from all of us at affordable prices. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines computer for years to ensure that you are sure that you for purchasing our computer! to our customers - You have made an...
... you ever have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come... and enjoyment from all of us at affordable prices. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines computer for years to ensure that you are sure that you for purchasing our computer! to our customers - You have made an...
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... opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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...
... opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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...
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... BigFix sites on that icon to view. 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 box located at the top of results you entered in the Search box. ■...
... BigFix sites on that icon to view. 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 box located at the top of results you entered in the Search box. ■...
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You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Online help Online help . 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.
You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Online help Online help . 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.
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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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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. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...and serial number. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. Plug a ...peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 31. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of ...
...and serial number. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. Plug a ...peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 31. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of ...
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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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... a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11
... a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11
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Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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 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 assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of...
... model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of...
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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 Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for 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 ...
Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for 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 ...
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... within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to the floor when you use the keyboard and mouse. Setting up your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer and computer accessories ■...
... within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to the floor when you use the keyboard and mouse. Setting up your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer and computer accessories ■...
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... switch incorrectly, your computer during a power failure. To verify that has a modem jack. If you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In other areas of your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of time...
... switch incorrectly, your computer during a power failure. To verify that has a modem jack. If you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In other areas of your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of time...