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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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... and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Please read this manual carefully to our customers - You have a ...be pleased with our range of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with fast, considerate service. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of ...
... and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Please read this manual carefully to our customers - You have a ...be pleased with our range of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are provided with fast, considerate service. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of ...
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..., an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days...
..., an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days...
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... results header for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To view a list of your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - These topics are relevant to view. For each search, you receive the...
... results header for and access these topics. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To view a list of your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - These topics are relevant to view. For each search, you receive the...
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www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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 information by clicking a Help button. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so 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 information by clicking a Help button. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
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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 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.
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...programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 31. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. You can also configure the power ...optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Turns on when the hard drive is turned on page 30. For more information, see "Identifying drive types"...
...programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 31. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. You can also configure the power ...optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Turns on when the hard drive is turned on page 30. For more information, see "Identifying drive types"...
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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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... a telephone into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded blue. For more information...
... a telephone into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded blue. For more information...
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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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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. 12 www.eMachines.com Plug a modem cable into this jack.
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 one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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. 12 www.eMachines.com Plug a modem cable into this jack.
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... Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your model Important The labels...
... Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your model Important The labels...
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... up a safe and comfortable work area. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... up a safe and comfortable work area. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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... weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is tilted to be able to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you...
... weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is tilted to be able to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17 Working safely ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you...
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..., such as this, the voltage switch should always be set at the factory. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at...
..., such as this, the voltage switch should always be set at the factory. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at...