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...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... computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your ...
...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... computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your ...
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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 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. 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
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...more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume... Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) 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 port. This jack is color-coded ...
...more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume... Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) 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 port. This jack is color-coded ...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...be moved to this when your computer is preset at 50 Hz. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this port. Plug a... a PS/2 keyboard into this port. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for your area....
...be moved to this when your computer is preset at 50 Hz. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this port. Plug a... a PS/2 keyboard into this port. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for your area....
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Protect your computer by connecting them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Checking the voltage selection A power supply is set correctly for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system... the correct setting for your location is typically set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set the power supply to your computer during a power failure. Use the power selection switch on your computer. Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally....
Protect your computer by connecting them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Checking the voltage selection A power supply is set correctly for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system... the correct setting for your location is typically set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set the power supply to your computer during a power failure. Use the power selection switch on your computer. Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally....
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... off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Turning off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical...off your computer. In order to turn off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up .
... off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Turning off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical...off your computer. In order to turn off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up .
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...As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . When the checks are not responding. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. For ...disk status runs automatically. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on the keyboard. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If ...
...As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . When the checks are not responding. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. For ...disk status runs automatically. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on the keyboard. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If ...
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... provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer. 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... recent updates and fixes to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for an extended period of time, unplug AC power.
... provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer. 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... recent updates and fixes to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for an extended period of time, unplug AC power.
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... extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. To avoid possible... to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to update your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer and other parts of air that you purchased your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus...
... extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. To avoid possible... to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to update your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer and other parts of air that you purchased your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus...
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...components from their metal mounting brackets. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer.... Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■...
...components from their metal mounting brackets. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer.... Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■...
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... instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to... side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid exposure to internal components.
... instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to... side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid exposure to internal components.
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. 48 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. 48 www.eMachines.com
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When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer. Installing memory... 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on ...
When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your computer. Installing memory... 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on ...
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Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. www.eMachines.com 53
Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. www.eMachines.com 53
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...9632; Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was ...computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
...9632; Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was ...computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
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... Support. To save your Control Panel is automatically turned off hard disks timer, then click the time you want . To change power saving options, such as when the monitor or hard drive is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 3 Click the... arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want . - www.emachines.com Changing Power-Saving Settings Changing Power-Saving Settings Changing the power scheme Power schemes (groups of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. Click an...
... Support. To save your Control Panel is automatically turned off hard disks timer, then click the time you want . To change power saving options, such as when the monitor or hard drive is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 3 Click the... arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want . - www.emachines.com Changing Power-Saving Settings Changing Power-Saving Settings Changing the power scheme Power schemes (groups of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. Click an...
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www.emachines.com Changing Power-Saving Settings To activate Hibernate mode: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click ... System hibernates list, then click the time you can select in the Power Schemes and Advanced tabs and in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Hibernate tab. 4 Click ...
www.emachines.com Changing Power-Saving Settings To activate Hibernate mode: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click ... System hibernates list, then click the time you can select in the Power Schemes and Advanced tabs and in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Hibernate tab. 4 Click ...
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...add-in Ethernet card ■ Shut down and restart your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn it on ■ Make sure that your power cord is connected correctly to your computer. ■ If your computer. ■ Make sure that you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast...all computers on your computer case, see "Opening the case" on your Ethernet card. ■ Reseat the card. Replace any damaged cables. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you may need to press. ■ ...
...add-in Ethernet card ■ Shut down and restart your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn it on ■ Make sure that your power cord is connected correctly to your computer. ■ If your computer. ■ Make sure that you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast...all computers on your computer case, see "Opening the case" on your Ethernet card. ■ Reseat the card. Replace any damaged cables. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you may need to press. ■ ...