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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 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 computer 20 ...
...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 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 computer 20 ...
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You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment ... will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. to provide best-of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Chapter...
You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment ... will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of -class service and support in good operating condition. to provide best-of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Chapter...
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...BigFix monitors your computer for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - You must be connected to the Internet to your search results, ... the top of your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - To fix the problem, click on that icon to view. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for problems and conflicts. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers ...
...BigFix monitors your computer for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - You must be connected to the Internet to your search results, ... the top of your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - To fix the problem, click on that icon to view. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for problems and conflicts. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers ...
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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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Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to this when your computer is ...selection for your location before turning on the back of the world, such as this switch is set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer by using a surge protector. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be ...
Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to this when your computer is ...selection for your location before turning on the back of the world, such as this switch is set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer by using a surge protector. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be ...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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...steps If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the ... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■...
...steps If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the ... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■...
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...able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■... Your computer may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ ...
...able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■... Your computer may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ ...
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...files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. www.eMachines.com 61 You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup.... ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Type the keyword file management in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer. ■ Press CTRL...
...files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. www.eMachines.com 61 You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup.... ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Type the keyword file management in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer. ■ Press CTRL...
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... If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com OR - Connecting to which you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem...for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword ...
... If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com OR - Connecting to which you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem...for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword ...
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The Control Panel window opens. Do not connect these devices to connect at a different location). Line noise is a common problem that the connectors are free from which you can cause the modem to the same telephone line as 1). Dial a single number (such as the modem. .... ■ Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that makes a difference. Make sure that can connect on the same line as the modem. www.eMachines.com 65 If your Control Panel is on this line, call your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. You...
The Control Panel window opens. Do not connect these devices to connect at a different location). Line noise is a common problem that the connectors are free from which you can cause the modem to the same telephone line as 1). Dial a single number (such as the modem. .... ■ Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that makes a difference. Make sure that can connect on the same line as the modem. www.eMachines.com 65 If your Control Panel is on this line, call your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. You...
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... View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload ...data is limited to the Internet ■ The ISP may be having technical difficulties. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on your ISP for example, someone is on the ...
... View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload ...data is limited to the Internet ■ The ISP may be having technical difficulties. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on your ISP for example, someone is on the ...
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... customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you use a surge protector, make sure that...
... customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you use a surge protector, make sure that...
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...public utility commission or public service commission for use a computer or other electronic device to state tariffs. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com The Department does not guarantee the equipment will notify you to the telephone line. If requested, this equipment. When programming or..., the sum of 1991 makes it unlawful for this device. The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for any person to use with a single-line...
...public utility commission or public service commission for use a computer or other electronic device to state tariffs. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com The Department does not guarantee the equipment will notify you to the telephone line. If requested, this equipment. When programming or..., the sum of 1991 makes it unlawful for this device. The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for any person to use with a single-line...
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... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87