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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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..., dedicated customer service department will provide you with our range of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate... of -class service and support in good operating condition. to ensure that you keep your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide best-of us at affordable prices...
..., dedicated customer service department will provide you with our range of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate... of -class service and support in good operating condition. to ensure that you keep your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide best-of us at affordable prices...
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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 ... and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Your computer includes...
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 ... and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Your computer includes...
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... the results header for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for and access these topics. These topics are located on the Internet. To learn more about...
... the results header for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for and access these topics. These topics are located on the Internet. To learn more about...
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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 a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can search for information by clicking a Help button.
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 a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. You can search for information by clicking a Help button.
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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. 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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...-coded red or pink. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™...diskette drive. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 30. 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. www...
...-coded red or pink. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™...diskette drive. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 30. 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. www...
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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. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... amplifier, or headphones into this when your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. If your computer is preset at 50 Hz. Plug a serial...
... amplifier, or headphones into this when your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. If your computer is preset at 50 Hz. Plug a serial...
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Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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 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 modem cable into this jack.
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com 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 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 modem cable into this jack.
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eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ... of your computer includes the product key code for your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call 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 serial number...
eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ... of your computer includes the product key code for your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call 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 serial number...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the ...
Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the ...
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... work day, and schedule a variety of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17
... work day, and schedule a variety of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.eMachines.com 17
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Protect your computer during a power failure. If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you cannot run your computer for your location before turning on the back of your computer to set at the factory. Use the ...
Protect your computer during a power failure. If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you cannot run your computer for your location before turning on the back of your computer to set at the factory. Use the ...