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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 computer desk... 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 computer desk... 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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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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... drive is color-coded orange. 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 jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive...
... drive is color-coded orange. 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 jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive...
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...found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case ...contains information that identifies your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only.
...found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case ...contains information that identifies your operating system. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only.
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...more how-to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. See the label on the front of your model" on page 73 ...before calling) How to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on page 13. Help and Support For more information, see the following resources...
...more how-to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. See the label on the front of your model" on page 73 ...before calling) How to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on page 13. Help and Support For more information, see the following resources...
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... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 ..., 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 ..., 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
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... playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help .
eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5 Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help .
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... (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...
... (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...
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... information about how to turn the power on page 13. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. Plug...
... information about how to turn the power on page 13. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. Plug...
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.... Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the router or use a router that the model includes everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One...of your network from unwanted intruders, a 4-port switch to eliminate the need : ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. www.emachines.com Introduction to automatically configure network and IP addresses. Tips & Tricks When buying your router, make sure that has a built-in your computers...
.... Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the router or use a router that the model includes everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One...of your network from unwanted intruders, a 4-port switch to eliminate the need : ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. www.emachines.com Introduction to automatically configure network and IP addresses. Tips & Tricks When buying your router, make sure that has a built-in your computers...
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...the screen. 6 Click the Enable checkbox, then click Apply. 7 Press the reset button on , click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with the...server. For any firewall software on your network" on page 57. Go to "Testing your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of router, see "To use the Internet Connection Wizard:" on page 149) ■ Check all of the devices, then power them back on...
...the screen. 6 Click the Enable checkbox, then click Apply. 7 Press the reset button on , click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with the...server. For any firewall software on your network" on page 57. Go to "Testing your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of router, see "To use the Internet Connection Wizard:" on page 149) ■ Check all of the devices, then power them back on...
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...about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4...uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel ...
...about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4...uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel ...
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... power supply into the power supply bay until its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to...
... power supply into the power supply bay until its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to...
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...TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to a DVD ■ Yes, you can be played on a newer model TV. ■ Type of alternating scan lines. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on your Media Center computer to display the...programs on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or...
...TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to a DVD ■ Yes, you can be played on a newer model TV. ■ Type of alternating scan lines. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on your Media Center computer to display the...programs on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or...