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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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...quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com to provide best-of services and support. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have highlighted some basic...1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you will receive...
...quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable prices. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com to provide best-of services and support. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have highlighted some basic...1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you will receive...
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... and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection... of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the...
... and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection... of your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the...
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... results you entered in the Search box. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you want to open BigFix. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start...
... results you entered in the Search box. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you want to open BigFix. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start...
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Online help 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 access most online help Many programs provide information online so you can search 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.
Online help 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 access most online help Many programs provide information online so you can search 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.
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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. 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.
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...onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Turns on when the hard drive is turned on page 30. Plug a microphone into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or ...1394 ports (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. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known ...
...onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 9 Turns on when the hard drive is turned on page 30. Plug a microphone into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or ...1394 ports (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. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known ...
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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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..., plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on your computer is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this , the voltage switch should always be...
..., plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on your computer is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this , the voltage switch should always be...
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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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... shown in this information if you call for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that...
... shown in this information if you call for assistance. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your operating system. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that...
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... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up a safe and comfortable work area.
... into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up a safe and comfortable work area.
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... or lean far back. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is tilted to be able to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your chair...
... or lean far back. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your torso or neck. www.eMachines.com 17 If the desk is not adjustable or is tilted to be able to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your chair...
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... Hz. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for your computer to set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you cannot run your computer long enough to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The power supply should...
... Hz. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for your computer to set to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Although you cannot run your computer long enough to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The power supply should...