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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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...and support in good operating condition. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have highlighted some basic care and safety ...information to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank ...
...and support in good operating condition. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have highlighted some basic care and safety ...information to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank ...
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...and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help ...find help information, troubleshooters, and automated 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. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
...and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help ...find help information, troubleshooters, and automated 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. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
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... search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To fix the problem, click on the Internet. You must be connected to the Internet to your computer for and access these topics. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in Help and Support and are..., System Tools, then click BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are relevant to search for problems and conflicts. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box.
... search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To fix the problem, click on the Internet. You must be connected to the Internet to your computer for and access these topics. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in Help and Support and are..., System Tools, then click BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are relevant to search for problems and conflicts. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box.
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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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... Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. This jack is turned on. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other ...to turn the power on page 33. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones ...
... Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. This jack is turned on. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other ...to turn the power on page 33. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones ...
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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. 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
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...or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other ...device (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this connector. Plug the power cord into this jack. The switch...
...or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other ...device (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this connector. Plug the power cord into this jack. The switch...
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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. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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 modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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.
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... and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call...
... and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call...
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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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... indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Do not use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight... or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you can avoid glare on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your...
... indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Do not use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight... or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you can avoid glare on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your...
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...position lets your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and mouse. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or ...adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you type. ■ Adjust the chair height...
...position lets your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and mouse. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or ...adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you type. ■ Adjust the chair height...
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... the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory. If you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer to set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack.... If you set at 50 Hz. Make sure this when your computer. Caution If you have a cable modem, ...
... the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory. If you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer to set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack.... If you set at 50 Hz. Make sure this when your computer. Caution If you have a cable modem, ...
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.... See the setup poster. 2 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer. 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...
.... See the setup poster. 2 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer. 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...
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.... To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer. Windows shuts down and ...turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. If your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes...
.... To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer. Windows shuts down and ...turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. If your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes...