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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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...of your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in.... 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 - We ...
...of your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in.... 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 - We ...
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... 3 Use Help and Support 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 ... Help and Support opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and 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 current drivers, product specifications, and...
... 3 Use Help and Support 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 ... Help and Support opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and 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 current drivers, product specifications, and...
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... search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - 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 learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that...
... search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - 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 learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that...
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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 Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help . 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 clicking a Help button.
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 Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help . 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 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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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. 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
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... a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . This jack is turned on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Using the diskette drive"...camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. 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 this jack....
... a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . This jack is turned on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Using the diskette drive"...camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. 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 this jack....
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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. 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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... your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a serial device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available.
... your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a serial device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available.
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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. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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 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. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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... Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown...
... Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown...
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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 Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of sight Feet are setting up your computer...
... 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 Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of sight Feet are setting up your computer...
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...; Take breaks to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the monitor. Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17
...; Take breaks to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the monitor. Sitting at a comfortable distance. www.eMachines.com 17
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... computer for your computer during a power failure. In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is integrated into your computer...
... computer for your computer during a power failure. In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is integrated into your computer...