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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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... basic care and safety information to help you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new computer. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction...
... basic care and safety information to help you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new computer. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction...
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... Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. ...clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 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, ...
... Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. ...clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 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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These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you want to your computer for problems and conflicts. These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant to view. To view a topic, click the topic name in ... connected to the Internet to open BigFix. 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 search for the type of your search results, click the results header for and access...
These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you want to your computer for problems and conflicts. These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant to view. To view a topic, click the topic name in ... connected to the Internet to open BigFix. 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 search for the type of your search results, click the results header for and access...
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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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...indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known...) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 31. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Plug a microphone into the optional diskette drive.
...indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known...) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 31. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Plug a microphone into the optional diskette drive.
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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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... microphone into this port. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove ... as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a serial device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a monitor into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device"...
... microphone into this port. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove ... as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a serial device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a monitor into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device"...
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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. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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... on the front of your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your...
... on the front of your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of 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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... you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer occasionally, and try to your line of sight Feet are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus...
... you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer occasionally, and try to your line of sight Feet are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus...
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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 Sitting at a comfortable distance. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. You... should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you ...
... 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 Sitting at a comfortable distance. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. You... should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you ...
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... United States. In the United States, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. If you set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115...
... United States. In the United States, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. If you set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115...
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www.eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Starting your computer To set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen...
www.eMachines.com 19 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Starting your computer To set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen...
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... cable from your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer is in Windows to... "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for about five seconds,...
... cable from your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer is in Windows to... "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for about five seconds,...