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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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...that you are sure that you will provide you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com If you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing... eMachines. 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...
...that you are sure that you will provide you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com If you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing... eMachines. 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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... most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible...
... most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible...
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... be connected to the Internet to view. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you...
... be connected to the Internet to view. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you...
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Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for information by clicking a Help button. 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 are using the program.
Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for information by clicking a Help button. 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 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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Contains your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...turned on. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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. Desktop PC...
Contains your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or...turned on. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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. Desktop PC...
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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. 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
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... this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this connector. The power supply should...
... this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this connector. The power supply should...
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Plug a modem cable 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 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.
Plug a modem cable 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 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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... will need this section are for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of ... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies...
... will need this section are for assistance. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of ... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Label information varies...
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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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... floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects. Do not use your computer in your...
... floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects. Do not use your computer in your...
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... up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to the floor when you use the keyboard and mouse. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks...
... up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to the floor when you use the keyboard and mouse. www.eMachines.com 17 Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks...
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... set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide...
... set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide...