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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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We are provided with our range of your new eMachines computer for years to help you for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and ...
We are provided with our range of your new eMachines computer for years to help you for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and ...
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... an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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 week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking ...
... an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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 week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking ...
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... information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To view a list of your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for...
... information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To view a list of your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for...
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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. 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.
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...camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 31. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD..., or other devices into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. The button lights when the computer is turned on. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Contains information ...
...camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 31. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD..., or other devices into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. The button lights when the computer is turned on. Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Contains information ...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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...Plug a parallel device (such as this port. Plug a microphone into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug the power...input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this when your computer is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on ...
...Plug a parallel device (such as this port. Plug a microphone into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug the power...input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this when your computer is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on ...
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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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... Certificate of 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. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this...
... Certificate of 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. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this...
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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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... Avoid focusing your eyes on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you can avoid glare on the monitor screen or shine directly into your... eyes. Do not use your computer in your computer occasionally, and try to your line ...
... Avoid focusing your eyes on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you can avoid glare on the monitor screen or shine directly into your... eyes. Do not use your computer in your computer occasionally, and try to your line ...
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... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the... muscles, and relieve your eyes. ■ Find ways to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sitting at or slightly below the...
... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the... muscles, and relieve your eyes. ■ Find ways to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sitting at or slightly below the...
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...set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Make sure this when your computer is operating in the United States. In other areas of your computer to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in an environment such as...If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector...
...set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Make sure this when your computer is operating in the United States. In other areas of your computer to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in an environment such as...If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector...
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See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. www.eMachines.com 19 Starting your computer To set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the ...first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position. Voltage selection switch Starting your...
See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. www.eMachines.com 19 Starting your computer To set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the ...first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position. Voltage selection switch Starting your...
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...have not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for about five seconds, then release it may ...enter a power-saving mode called Standby. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. ...
...have not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for about five seconds, then release it may ...enter a power-saving mode called Standby. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. ...