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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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..., considerate service. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. If you will be pleased with the best product possible. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you ...with our range of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are sure that you will...
..., considerate service. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. If you will be pleased with the best product possible. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you ...with our range of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are sure that you will...
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... 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help... you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
... 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help... you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at...
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..., you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. These topics are located in Help and...
..., you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. These topics are located in Help and...
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www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so 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.
www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so 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.
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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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...cellular telephone, or other devices into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette...accessed. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Contains your drive type and for more information, ...
...cellular telephone, or other devices into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette...accessed. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 30. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Contains your drive type and for more 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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... a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
... a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
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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. 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 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. 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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... the product key code for your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies...
... the product key code for your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies...
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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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... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Do not use your computer in your eyes.
... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Do not use your computer in your eyes.
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... stretching. ■ Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the monitor. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take...
... stretching. ■ Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the monitor. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take...
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... modem. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this switch is typically set correctly for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide...
... modem. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this switch is typically set correctly for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide...