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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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... customer service department will provide you with the best product possible. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. to provide best-of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to high...-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to our customers - eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased...
... customer service department will provide you with the best product possible. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. to provide best-of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to high...-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to our customers - eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased...
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... 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, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing...
... 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, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing...
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... fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix.
... fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com You must be connected to the Internet to open BigFix.
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Online help Online help . You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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 information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5
Online help Online help . You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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 information by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com 5
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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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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. 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
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..., analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 33. You...Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. This jack is turned on. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is accessed. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Turns on...
..., analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains information about your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 33. You...Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. This jack is turned on. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is accessed. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Turns on...
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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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.... This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a microphone into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer...
.... This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a microphone into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer...
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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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 this jack.
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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 this jack.
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... case contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label ...found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Identifying your model Identifying your computer model and serial number....
... case contains information that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for your operating system. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label ...found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Identifying your model Identifying your computer model and serial number....
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... appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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You can use a pillow or cushion to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the monitor. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain ■ Vary your activities ...
You can use a pillow or cushion to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the monitor. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain ■ Vary your activities ...
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..., check the voltage selection switch. If your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Protect your computer is typically set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Warning High voltages can increase to your computer during a power failure. Protect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. During an...
..., check the voltage selection switch. If your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Protect your computer is typically set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Warning High voltages can increase to your computer during a power failure. Protect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. During an...