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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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...department will be pleased with our range of 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 will provide... and safety information to help you keep your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are sure that you are provided with fast, considerate service. Please read ...
...department will be pleased with our range of 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 will provide... and safety information to help you keep your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are sure that you are provided with fast, considerate service. Please read ...
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... Help and Support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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 information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and ...
... Help and Support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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 information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and ...
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... updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com For each search, you entered in Help and Support and are located on that icon to search for the type of any Help and...
... updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com For each search, you entered in Help and Support and are located on that icon to search for the type of any Help and...
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You can search for information by clicking a Help button. 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 research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help .
You can search for information by clicking a Help button. 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 research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help 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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... devices into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other... device" on page 33. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. 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 memory card reader...
... devices into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other... device" on page 33. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. 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 memory card reader...
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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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...; (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into this port. 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...
...; (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into this port. 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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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 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.
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... product key code for your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. 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...
... product key code for your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. 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...
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... installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your line of time. Top of screen is perpendicular to the floor Screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms...
... installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your line of time. Top of screen is perpendicular to the floor Screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms...
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... relieve your eyes. ■ Find ways to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to the floor when you use the keyboard and mouse. If the desk is not adjustable or is too...
... relieve your eyes. ■ Find ways to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to the floor when you use the keyboard and mouse. If the desk is not adjustable or is too...
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... at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other areas of the world, such as this when your computer by connecting them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com
... at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other areas of the world, such as this when your computer by connecting them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com