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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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... possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of services and support. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer in ...with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come. to our customers - If you ever...
... possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of services and support. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer in ...with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to come. to our customers - If you ever...
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... Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and ... to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 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...
... Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and ... to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 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...
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... Internet to search for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics...
... Internet to search for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics...
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Online help Online help . www.eMachines.com 5 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 search 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.
Online help Online help . www.eMachines.com 5 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 search 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.
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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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. Plug a microphone into this jack. 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 port. Turns on...This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. This jack is turned ...
...more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. Plug a microphone into this jack. 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 port. Turns on...This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. This jack is turned ...
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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. 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.
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..., such as a stereo) into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. If your computer. Plug a serial...
..., such as a stereo) into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. If your computer. Plug a serial...
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For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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.
For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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.
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Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance.
Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance.
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
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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
... 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
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... accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to provide extra back support. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use a pillow or cushion to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Make sure that is...
... accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to provide extra back support. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use a pillow or cushion to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Make sure that is...
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... back of your computer to set at 60 Hz. To verify that has a modem jack. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect your computer...
... back of your computer to set at 60 Hz. To verify that has a modem jack. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect your computer...