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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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...If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with our range of your new computer. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. to provide best...-of us at affordable prices. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you will provide you with the best product possible. You have highlighted some basic care and safety ...
...If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with our range of your new computer. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. to provide best...-of us at affordable prices. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you will provide you with the best product possible. You have highlighted some basic care and safety ...
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... a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Help and Support opens.... 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,...
... a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Help and Support opens.... 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,...
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... connected to the Internet to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix...
... connected to the Internet to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix...
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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 Many programs provide information online so you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button.
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 Many programs provide information online so you can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help contents, checking the index, searching for information 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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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. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this port. Insert a memory card from a digital camera...files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. 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 optional...
...USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this port. Insert a memory card from a digital camera...files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. 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 optional...
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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 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. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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... port. This jack is color-coded blue. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer, make sure that this port. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
... port. This jack is color-coded blue. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer, make sure that this port. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
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Plug a modem cable into this jack. 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. 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 modem cable into this jack. 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. 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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... your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 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...
... your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 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...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
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Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of time. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects. Look away from your ...
Do not use your computer in your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of time. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects. Look away from your ...
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... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the monitor. If the desk is...
... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the monitor. If the desk is...