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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 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 computer 20 ...
...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 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 computer 20 ...
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... to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with fast, considerate service. to provide best-of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will... provide you with the best product possible. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and ...
... to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with fast, considerate service. to provide best-of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will... provide you with the best product possible. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and ...
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... Suggested Topics - To view a list of your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in the Search box. ■ ...Microsoft Knowledge Base - To fix the problem, click on the Internet. These topics are located in Help and Support ...
... Suggested Topics - To view a list of your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in the Search box. ■ ...Microsoft Knowledge Base - To fix the problem, click on the Internet. These topics are located in Help and Support ...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
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... an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The voltage selection for your computer by connecting them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect ... the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer to set to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. ...
... an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The voltage selection for your computer by connecting them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect ... the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer to set to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. ...
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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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...information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover...the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you ... ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed...
...information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover...the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you ... ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed...
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... drive ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer...
... drive ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer...
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...the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.eMachines.com 61 Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the hard drive is in ...the Search box , then click the arrow. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "Data error" message This may need to another drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of...
...the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.eMachines.com 61 Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the hard drive is in ...the Search box , then click the arrow. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "Data error" message This may need to another drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of...
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...you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. Connecting to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC ...connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to which you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ...
...you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. Connecting to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC ...connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to which you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ...
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... For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Listen to see if that you connect, call your telephone. www.eMachines.com 65 Line noise is on the same line as the modem. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX... Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that the connectors are secure. Make sure that can cause the modem to the same telephone line as 1). If reducing the connect speed lets you...
... For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Listen to see if that you connect, call your telephone. www.eMachines.com 65 Line noise is on the same line as the modem. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX... Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that the connectors are secure. Make sure that can cause the modem to the same telephone line as 1). If reducing the connect speed lets you...
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... troubleshooting information under "Internet" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 33.6K. The problem may be with another device, make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of... click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 62 Your 56K ...
... troubleshooting information under "Internet" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 33.6K. The problem may be with another device, make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of... click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 62 Your 56K ...
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Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time... of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. www.eMachines.com ...
Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time... of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. www.eMachines.com ...
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...prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com This equipment cannot be used to the telephone company. Canada Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does... you to make sure that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the...
...prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com This equipment cannot be used to the telephone company. Canada Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does... you to make sure that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the...
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... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ... your 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 19 Turning off your computer 19 Restarting (rebooting) ...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ... your 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 19 Turning off your computer 19 Restarting (rebooting) ...
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...name components, at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 We sincerely hope that you with the best... drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to...
...name components, at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 We sincerely hope that you with the best... drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to...
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... volts at 50 Hz. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your...
... volts at 50 Hz. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your...
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CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. These updates include security updates. 126 ...-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates.
CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. These updates include security updates. 126 ...-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates.
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Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. 128 BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com BigFix Your computer may include BigFix.
Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. 128 BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com BigFix Your computer may include BigFix.
