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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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... or other peripheral device" on page 30. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is accessed. Contains information about your model and serial number. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using...diskette drive" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . 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 the optional diskette drive....
... or other peripheral device" on page 30. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This jack is accessed. Contains information about your model and serial number. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using...diskette drive" on page 28. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . 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 the optional diskette drive....
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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. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front... the product key code for your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes...
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. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front... the product key code for your operating system. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes...
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... with your model" on the front of your computer. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative...how-to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on page 73 before calling) How to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your hardware or software. Type the keyword...
... with your model" on the front of your computer. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative...how-to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on page 73 before calling) How to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your hardware or software. Type the keyword...
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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. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the 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.
eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the 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.
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...drive. Turns on page 13. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (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 type...
...drive. Turns on page 13. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (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 type...
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... an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) ...button to turn the power on page 72. 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"...
... an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) ...button to turn the power on page 72. 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"...
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...optional) 51 Tips & Tricks When buying your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. The network is a cable or DSL modem that the model includes everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ ...cables connecting each of the slowest rated component. Equipment you need: ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network For...
...optional) 51 Tips & Tricks When buying your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. The network is a cable or DSL modem that the model includes everything your network needs, including Internet security features, such as the Linksys wireless access point router with Ethernet jacks ■ ...cables connecting each of the slowest rated component. Equipment you need: ■ Two or more computers with 4-port switch. www.emachines.com Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network For...
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... the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. Testing your network Now that you accept the defaults. ■ WAN IP Address-If your Web browser. 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... patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any other brand or model of router, see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running.
... the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. Testing your network Now that you accept the defaults. ■ WAN IP Address-If your Web browser. 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... patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any other brand or model of router, see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running.
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... For more information 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 Click Select. CHAPTER...
... For more information 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 Click Select. CHAPTER...
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... the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on page 157. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its side...
... the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on page 157. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its side...
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... flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to display the picture on a newer model TV. ■ Type of display device you are using the Media Center computer functions. You want to a DVD with the Media Center itself. You can.../even interlacing. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of alternating scan lines.
... flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to display the picture on a newer model TV. ■ Type of display device you are using the Media Center computer functions. You want to a DVD with the Media Center itself. You can.../even interlacing. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Age of alternating scan lines.