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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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...enjoyment from all of services and support. We are provided with fast, considerate service. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Thanks again, from 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 ensure that you are sure that...
...enjoyment from all of services and support. We are provided with fast, considerate service. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Thanks again, from 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 ensure that you are sure that...
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To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. 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. 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 ...
To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support opens. 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. 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 ...
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... to search 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 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box located at the top of...
... to search 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 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box located at the top of...
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You can search for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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.
You can search for information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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.
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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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...Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Turns on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into... the optional diskette drive. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is turned on or off. Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or ...
...Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is accessed. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. Turns on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into... the optional diskette drive. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is turned on or off. Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or ...
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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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. This jack is color-coded blue. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor...
... this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. This jack is color-coded blue. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor...
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Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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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... computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 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...
... computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 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...
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... area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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... eye level, the monitor controls are in a relaxed position when you use a footrest to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your spine. www.eMachines.com 17
... eye level, the monitor controls are in a relaxed position when you use a footrest to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your spine. www.eMachines.com 17
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... into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an...
... into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an...