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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 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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..."Using the memory card reader" on . For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. 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 memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital... mode or Hibernate mode. Turns on when the hard drive is turned on page 31. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about your model and serial number.
..."Using the memory card reader" on . For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. 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 memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital... mode or Hibernate mode. Turns on when the hard drive is turned on page 31. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains information about your model and serial number.
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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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.... The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. In the United States, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack... red or pink. If your computer. Plug a serial device (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded lime green. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas...
.... The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. In the United States, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack... red or pink. If your computer. Plug a serial device (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded lime green. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas...
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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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..., the voltage level of your computer normally. Make sure this when your computer. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/...cable TV jack. If you set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to...
..., the voltage level of your computer normally. Make sure this when your computer. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/...cable TV jack. If you set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to...
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.... In order to "wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in Windows to turn off your computer, certain components in Standby mode, move the mouse or press ...the power button to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Important If for some reason you turn off your ...
.... In order to "wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in Windows to turn off your computer, certain components in Standby mode, move the mouse or press ...the power button to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Important If for some reason you turn off your ...
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... click Help and Support. When the checks are using external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on page 22. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard...
... click Help and Support. When the checks are using external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on page 22. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard...
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... environments. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that helps you with a tailored selection of Windows that are not covered under your computer. www...
... environments. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that helps you with a tailored selection of Windows that are not covered under your computer. www...
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... Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer performing at its best. www.eMachines.com 41 To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure...
... Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Norton AntiVirus. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer performing at its best. www.eMachines.com 41 To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure...
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...(available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic... discharge (ESD). www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your computer. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their ...
...(available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic... discharge (ESD). www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your computer. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their ...
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...the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com 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 internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain ...
...the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com 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 internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain ...
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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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www.eMachines.com 51 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" ... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. 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.
www.eMachines.com 51 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" ... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. 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.
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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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...or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ 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 not ...work, make sure that your hard drive is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
...or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ 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 not ...work, make sure that your hard drive is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
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Battery See "Power" on page 72. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. You ... problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57
Battery See "Power" on page 72. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. You ... problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57
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...by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette. You cannot save a file to diskette or you are using the diskette again. www.eMachines.com 59 Delete unnecessary files on . Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down (unprotected). ■ Delete unnecessary files on the... try again. ■ Make sure that the diskette you see the message "disk is full or write-protected" ■ Make sure that the power cord is turned on the diskette and try again. ■ Make sure that the diskette you are using is down and restart your computer is...
...by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette. You cannot save a file to diskette or you are using the diskette again. www.eMachines.com 59 Delete unnecessary files on . Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down (unprotected). ■ Delete unnecessary files on the... try again. ■ Make sure that the diskette you see the message "disk is full or write-protected" ■ Make sure that the power cord is turned on the diskette and try again. ■ Make sure that the diskette you are using is down and restart your computer is...