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Contents 1 Getting Help 1 eMachines Web 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... 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
Contents 1 Getting Help 1 eMachines Web 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... 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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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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...safety information to help you will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with our range of your computer in addition to high-... receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to ensure that you keep your new computer...
...safety information to help you will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with our range of your computer in addition to high-... receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to ensure that you keep your new computer...
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..., or browsing the index. 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. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and...
..., or browsing the index. 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. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and...
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...search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To fix the problem, click on the Internet. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - 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...
...search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To fix the problem, click on the Internet. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - 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...
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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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... the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles ...9632; Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. ■ Find ways to provide extra back support. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they...in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17
... the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles ...9632; Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. ■ Find ways to provide extra back support. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they...in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17
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... regular startup process, a program to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 21 Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information about five seconds, then release...
... regular startup process, a program to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 21 Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information about five seconds, then release...
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... more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer ...will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . When you...
... more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer ...will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . When you...
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www.eMachines.com 31 You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular ... You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. Activity indicator Media reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive...
www.eMachines.com 31 You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular ... You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. Activity indicator Media reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive...
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Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer. www.eMachines.com Use Windows Update to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to ... period of time, unplug AC power. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to -date. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that you can...
Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer. www.eMachines.com Use Windows Update to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to ... period of time, unplug AC power. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to -date. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that you can...
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...virus by: ■ Registering and subscribing to Norton AntiVirus. Norton AntiVirus opens. Protect your computer from one computer to another. Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against the latest viruses. To scan for a period of time because they are opening contains a... file on diskettes, attached to e-mail messages, or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. You received a free, limited-time subscription to malfunction.
...virus by: ■ Registering and subscribing to Norton AntiVirus. Norton AntiVirus opens. Protect your computer from one computer to another. Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against the latest viruses. To scan for a period of time because they are opening contains a... file on diskettes, attached to e-mail messages, or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. You received a free, limited-time subscription to malfunction.
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... more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is not ...) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing...
... more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is not ...) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing...
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... restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle...
... restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle...
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... operating system. If the hard drive is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or... you empty the Recycle Bin. ■ Save your files to another drive. www.eMachines.com 61 Hard drive Troubleshooting You see an "...
... operating system. If the hard drive is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or... you empty the Recycle Bin. ■ Save your files to another drive. www.eMachines.com 61 Hard drive Troubleshooting You see an "...
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... modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If you do not have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is... plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP is set up )" on page 64. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having...
... modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If you do not have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is... plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP is set up )" on page 64. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having...
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... keyboard by using it . Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it again. www.eMachines.com 63 For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make...; Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Contact your ISP for technical support.
... keyboard by using it . Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it again. www.eMachines.com 63 For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make...; Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Contact your ISP for technical support.
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... cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is plugged into... is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
... cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is plugged into... is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
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...it can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Do not connect these devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Make ...sure that can connect on the same line as the modem. www.eMachines.com 65 Listen to the same telephone line as 1). ...
...it can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Do not connect these devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Make ...sure that can connect on the same line as the modem. www.eMachines.com 65 Listen to the same telephone line as 1). ...