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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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...are sure that you are provided with our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department ...will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with the best...
...are sure that you are provided with our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department ...will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with the best...
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...Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help ...and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per ...
...Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help ...and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per ...
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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 To fix the problem, click on that icon to your computer for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the...
... 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 To fix the problem, click on that icon to your computer for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the...
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www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. 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 information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help .
www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. 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 information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help .
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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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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. 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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... DVD drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. This jack is turned on page 28. Desktop PC ... or other peripheral device" on . Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. This jack is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, ...
... DVD drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. This jack is turned on page 28. Desktop PC ... or other peripheral device" on . Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. This jack is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, ...
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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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... cord into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a digital camera) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is preset at 50 Hz. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
... cord into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a digital camera) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is preset at 50 Hz. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
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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 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 modem cable into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) 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
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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. ... product key code for your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www...
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. ... product key code for your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www...
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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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... posture. ■ Select a flat surface for long periods of time. Do not use your computer in your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in...
... posture. ■ Select a flat surface for long periods of time. Do not use your computer in your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in...
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Sitting at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. ...
Sitting at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. ...
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... computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. The power supply should be damaged. Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels...
... computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. The power supply should be damaged. Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels...