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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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...prices. If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. We sincerely hope that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from... all of -class service and support in good operating condition. We are provided with our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and ...
...prices. If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. We sincerely hope that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from... all of -class service and support in good operating condition. We are provided with our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and ...
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..., product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information...
..., product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information...
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... - BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following ... These topics are located in Help and Support and are located on that icon to open BigFix. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the... then click BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of results you want ...
... - BigFix BigFix monitors your search results, click the results header for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following ... These topics are located in Help and Support and are located on that icon to open BigFix. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the... then click BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of results you want ...
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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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... distribute your weight evenly on 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. You can use a pillow or cushion to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at or... eyes. ■ Find ways to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in...
... distribute your weight evenly on 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. You can use a pillow or cushion to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at or... eyes. ■ Find ways to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your elbow. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are in...
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...closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you have to check the disk status runs automatically. Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the speakers. -OR- www.eMachines.com 21 When the checks are not responding. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external ...
...closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you have to check the disk status runs automatically. Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the speakers. -OR- www.eMachines.com 21 When the checks are not responding. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external ...
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... or other peripheral device Important Before you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . See the device documentation for the first time, your computer. When you plug it into the appropriate port. Type ...the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that ...
... or other peripheral device Important Before you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . See the device documentation for the first time, your computer. When you plug it into the appropriate port. Type ...the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that ...
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... memory card reader to transfer pictures from one media type to another. 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™ ...from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular phone. www.eMachines.com 31 Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer.
... memory card reader to transfer pictures from one media type to another. 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™ ...from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular phone. www.eMachines.com 31 Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer.
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... to -date. Dust and dirt can erase data on your computer up-to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you... environments. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and...
... to -date. Dust and dirt can erase data on your computer up-to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you... environments. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and...
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...virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against the latest viruses. Scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs..., Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2004. Protect your computer from a virus by: ■ Registering and subscribing to another. To scan for viruses www.eMachines...
...virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against the latest viruses. Scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs..., Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2004. Protect your computer from a virus by: ■ Registering and subscribing to another. To scan for viruses www.eMachines...
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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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... are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and...
... are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and...
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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 Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are using is IBM-compatible. The diskette drive LED ... before you try restarting your computer. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. Help and Support For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and...
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 Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are using is IBM-compatible. The diskette drive LED ... before you try restarting your computer. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. Help and Support For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and...
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... drive Troubleshooting You see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk... or physical shock, you see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive. www.eMachines.com 61 If the hard drive is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you may be...
... drive Troubleshooting You see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk... or physical shock, you see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive. www.eMachines.com 61 If the hard drive is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you may be...
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... Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. If you are using a dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ... takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. Double-check the URL...
... Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. If you are using a dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ... takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. Double-check the URL...
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... keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it again. Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver...
... keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it again. Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver...
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...your computer. Also make sure that your computer is disabled before using the modem. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem ... service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone...
...your computer. Also make sure that your computer is disabled before using the modem. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem ... service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone...