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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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...of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are sure...will be pleased with our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers - to provide best-of services and support. We sincerely hope that you will...
...of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are sure...will be pleased with our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers - to provide best-of services and support. We sincerely hope that you will...
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...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly ...discover and use the many features of your computer. 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...
...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly ...discover and use the many features of your computer. 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...
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... your computer for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - To view a list of your search topic. ■...
... your computer for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - To view a list of your search topic. ■...
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Online help 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. You can access most 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. www.eMachines.com 5
Online help 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. You can access most 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. 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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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. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on or off. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player,...the memory card reader" on page 30. Press this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. 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 memory card ...
...this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on or off. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player,...the memory card reader" on page 30. Press this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. 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 memory card ...
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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. 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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...™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...
...™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...
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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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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... 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...of your computer includes the product key code for your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. 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 number....
... 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...of your computer includes the product key code for your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. 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 number....
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... When you are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to focus on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Do not use your computer in your...
... When you are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to focus on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Do not use your computer in your...
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www.eMachines.com 17 You can use a pillow or cushion to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Sit with your back ...
www.eMachines.com 17 You can use a pillow or cushion to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Sit with your back ...
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... 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the...
... 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the...