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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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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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...drive" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 33. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. ...This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also...
...drive" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 33. www.eMachines.com 9 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. ...This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also...
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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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...If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this connector. The power supply should be set to 230. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio..." on page 28. Plug a microphone into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo)...
...If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this connector. The power supply should be set to 230. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio..." on page 28. Plug a microphone into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this port. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo)...
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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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...correctly for your computer. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. If your computer to set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them 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 is set at 60 Hz. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at ...
...correctly for your computer. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. If your computer to set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer by connecting them 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 is set at 60 Hz. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at ...
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...While in Windows to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com To turn off your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you turn off your computer..., press and hold the power button for long periods. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. The Turn Off...
...While in Windows to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com To turn off your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you turn off your computer..., press and hold the power button for long periods. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. The Turn Off...
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... computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Help and Support For more information about five seconds, then release it off , press and hold the power button for more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword adjusting volume in the top.... 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 If you have to check the disk status runs automatically. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer.
... computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Help and Support For more information about five seconds, then release it off , press and hold the power button for more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword adjusting volume in the top.... 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 If you have to check the disk status runs automatically. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer.
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... result in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. www.eMachines.com Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer and keep it in extremely expensive repairs that apply only to the software and hardware...
... result in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. www.eMachines.com Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer and keep it in extremely expensive repairs that apply only to the software and hardware...
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...the on components. Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection ...■ 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 and other parts of air that you purchased your computer. You may want to gather these items and put together ...
...the on components. Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection ...■ 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 and other parts of air that you purchased your computer. You may want to gather these items and put together ...
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... wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the... cards. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of electric shock, do not insert any surface. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer are ready to static electricity, also known as ...
... wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the... cards. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of electric shock, do not insert any surface. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer are ready to static electricity, also known as ...
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...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. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the 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
...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. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the 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
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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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... module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. When the module is shown at the bottom of the... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The amount of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your...
... module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. When the module is shown at the bottom of the... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The amount of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your...
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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 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.
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...fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does ... your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Help and Support For...
...fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does ... your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Help and Support For...
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... not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that came with...■ Clean the disc. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs...
... not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that came with...■ Clean the disc. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs...
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... drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your computer is turned on. You cannot save a file to an AC power source and your computer. You see a "Disk is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. ■ Try a different...9632; Run Error checking on the diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be full. www.eMachines.com 59 Computer Troubleshooting The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see the message "disk is full or write-protected" ...
... drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your computer is turned on. You cannot save a file to an AC power source and your computer. You see a "Disk is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. ■ Try a different...9632; Run Error checking on the diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be full. www.eMachines.com 59 Computer Troubleshooting The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see the message "disk is full or write-protected" ...