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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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...and safety information to come. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate service. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and... to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. to our customers - ...
...and safety information to come. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate service. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and... to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. to our customers - ...
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...7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help... information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use...
...7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find help... information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use...
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... your computer for and access these topics. 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 view. BigFix BigFix monitors your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches -
... your computer for and access these topics. 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 view. BigFix BigFix monitors your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches -
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Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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 a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can search 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 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 a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5
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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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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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. For more information about how 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 into... or recordable DVD drive. Press this button to turn the power on page 30. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip...
...a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. For more information about how 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 into... or recordable DVD drive. Press this button to turn the power on page 30. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip...
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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 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.
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... a digital camera) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. This jack is color-coded blue. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a serial device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a monitor into...
... a digital camera) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. This jack is color-coded blue. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a serial device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a monitor into...
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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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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
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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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
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eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. ... Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information...
eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. ... Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information...
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... floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer screen for your eyes. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you maintain good...
... floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer screen for your eyes. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you maintain good...
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... the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on the chair...
... the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17 Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to distribute your weight evenly on the chair...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Checking the voltage selection A power supply is integrated into your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should be ...
Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Checking the voltage selection A power supply is integrated into your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should be ...