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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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... Please read this manual carefully to help you are sure that you for years to our customers - Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction.... Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. We are provided with our range of your new computer.
... Please read this manual carefully to help you are sure that you for years to our customers - Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction.... Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to come. We are provided with our range of your new computer.
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... Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by ...clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications,...
... Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by ...clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications,...
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... Support and are located on the Internet. 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 receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs...
... Support and are located on the Internet. 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 receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs...
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www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. 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 a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
www.eMachines.com 5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can search for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. 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 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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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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... programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending 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 this jack. ...your model and serial number. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. For more...
... programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending 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 this jack. ...your model and serial number. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. For more...
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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 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.
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... headphones into this jack. Remove these ports. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a stereo) into this switch is supplied at 230...
... headphones into this jack. Remove these ports. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a stereo) into this switch is supplied at 230...
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Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) 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 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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) 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 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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com
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... Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. ...
... Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. ...
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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 floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you can avoid glare on distant objects. Top of screen is not higher than eye level...
... the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you can avoid glare on distant objects. Top of screen is not higher than eye level...
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... break up the monitor so the top is no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use...
... break up the monitor so the top is no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17 This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use...