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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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... ensure that you are sure that you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! to provide best-of your new computer. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have highlighted some basic care and safety information... a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the best product possible. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to our customers -
... ensure that you are sure that you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! to provide best-of your new computer. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We have highlighted some basic care and safety information... a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the best product possible. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to our customers -
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... 3 Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection 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...
... 3 Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection 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...
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...9632; Microsoft Knowledge Base - 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 receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To view a list of your ...blue taskbar icon. You must be connected to the Internet to search for and access these topics. These topics are relevant to your computer for problems and conflicts. These topics are located on that icon to open BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic ...
...9632; Microsoft Knowledge Base - 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 receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To view a list of your ...blue taskbar icon. You must be connected to the Internet to search for and access these topics. These topics are relevant to your computer for problems and conflicts. These topics are located on that icon to open BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic ...
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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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...the hard drive is turned on. 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... reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. The button lights when the computer is accessed. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For ...
...the hard drive is turned on. 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... reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. The button lights when the computer is accessed. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For ...
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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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...Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for your computer. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack...correct power available. Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded red or pink. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this port. Plug a monitor ...
...Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for your computer. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack...correct power available. Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded red or pink. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this port. Plug a monitor ...
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Plug a modem cable 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. 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. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
Plug a modem cable 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. 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. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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... of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational...
... of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational...
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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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...■ Select a flat surface for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands... lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes. Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on your computer screen for long periods of sight Feet are parallel to your line of time.
...■ Select a flat surface for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands... lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes. Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on your computer screen for long periods of sight Feet are parallel to your line of time.
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...eye level, the monitor controls are positioned parallel to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up your torso or neck. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and...; Place your keyboard and mouse at or slightly below the level of the computer desk so your wrists. You can use a footrest to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at...of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to your spine. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at the same height and distance as the monitor.
...eye level, the monitor controls are positioned parallel to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up your torso or neck. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and...; Place your keyboard and mouse at or slightly below the level of the computer desk so your wrists. You can use a footrest to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at...of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to your spine. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at the same height and distance as the monitor.
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...typically set the power supply to set at 60 Hz. Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, ...Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer to 115V or 230V. If your computer during ...
...typically set the power supply to set at 60 Hz. Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, ...Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer to 115V or 230V. If your computer during ...
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Starting your computer To set up your computer. Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set the voltage selection switch: ...a tool such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position. www...
Starting your computer To set up your computer. Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to set the voltage selection switch: ...a tool such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to the correct voltage position. www...
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...power button for about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized.... If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes...
...power button for about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized.... If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes...