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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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...will be pleased with our range of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-...name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to our customers - eMachines stands behind our value proposition to ensure that you are ...
...will be pleased with our range of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-...name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to our customers - eMachines stands behind our value proposition to ensure that you are ...
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.... You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. 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...
.... You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. 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...
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... following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - 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 that icon to your computer for and access these...
... following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - 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 that icon to your computer for and access these...
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www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. You can access most online help .
www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. You can access most online help .
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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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..., MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 30. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports ... scanner, or other devices into this drive to listen to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ ...
..., MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 30. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports ... scanner, or other devices into this drive to listen to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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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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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... Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
... Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
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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 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. 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 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. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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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. ... Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational...
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. ... Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational...
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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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... up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Do not use your computer in your computer occasionally, and try to your...
... up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Do not use your computer in your computer occasionally, and try to your...
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... drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use...
... drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use...
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An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Although you cannot ...
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Although you cannot ...