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...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... computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your ...
...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... computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your ...
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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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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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... a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 33. 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 drive to listen to access... on when the hard drive is turned on page 31. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (...
... a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 33. 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 drive to listen to access... on when the hard drive is turned on page 31. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (...
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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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... more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional...the correct position for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your area. If your computer is in the United States. Plug a parallel...
... more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional...the correct position for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your area. If your computer is in the United States. Plug a parallel...
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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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...that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. In the United States, the utility power is set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The power supply should be moved to this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts ...at the factory. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in the United ...
...that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. In the United States, the utility power is set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The power supply should be moved to this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts ...at the factory. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in the United ...
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...and modem cable when your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com In order to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click... Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important ...
...and modem cable when your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com In order to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click... Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important ...
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... Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn the knob on again. When the checks are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . If you may have to close unresponsive programs ...mute and volume control buttons on page 22. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on the front of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status...
... Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn the knob on again. When the checks are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . If you may have to close unresponsive programs ...mute and volume control buttons on page 22. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on the front of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status...
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...added to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Update in the ...provides you with a tailored selection of updates that helps you to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.eMachines.com New content is the online extension of Windows that apply only to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■...
...added to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Update in the ...provides you with a tailored selection of updates that helps you to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.eMachines.com New content is the online extension of Windows that apply only to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■...
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... off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer. Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to update your system. ...Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your computer. You may want to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.eMachines.com 41 Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files....
... off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer. Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to update your system. ...Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your computer. You may want to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.eMachines.com 41 Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files....
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...as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Before opening the computer case, follow these... Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. www.eMachines.com 45
...as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Before opening the computer case, follow these... Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. www.eMachines.com 45
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...the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer..., then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid exposure to internal...
...the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer..., then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid exposure to internal...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. 48 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. 48 www.eMachines.com
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Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, ... bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System.
Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, ... bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System.
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www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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... computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "First steps" on page ... Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying...
... computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "First steps" on page ... Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying...
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Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Battery See "Power" on page 72. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive...
Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Battery See "Power" on page 72. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive...
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... are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on the diskette and try again. ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you are detected and corrected, try again. ■ Make sure that the diskette you see a "Disk is IBM-compatible... Error checking on the diskette. ■ Try a different diskette. If errors are using is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. www.eMachines.com 59 You cannot save a file to an AC power source and your computer.
... are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on the diskette and try again. ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you are detected and corrected, try again. ■ Make sure that the diskette you see a "Disk is IBM-compatible... Error checking on the diskette. ■ Try a different diskette. If errors are using is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. www.eMachines.com 59 You cannot save a file to an AC power source and your computer.