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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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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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... or other devices into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. 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 optional diskette drive. Insert a ...into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded orange. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28....
... or other devices into this jack. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. 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 optional diskette drive. Insert a ...into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded orange. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28....
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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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... parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in the United States. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your ...area. If your computer is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this jack. Plug the power cord into this port. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this connector. ...
... parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in the United States. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your ...area. If your computer is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this jack. Plug the power cord into this port. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this connector. ...
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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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... If you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this when your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer. If your computer and peripheral devices by using ... cards, and peripheral devices. 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 the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be set to far above normal levels ...
... If you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this when your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer. If your computer and peripheral devices by using ... cards, and peripheral devices. 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 the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be set to far above normal levels ...
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...have not turned off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press... the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Important If for some reason you turn off your ...
...have not turned off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press... the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Important If for some reason you turn off your ...
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...use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. www.eMachines.com 21 The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. As a part of...the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on page 22. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If ...
...use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. www.eMachines.com 21 The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. As a part of...the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on page 22. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If ...
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... Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer up-to protect your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.eMachines.com Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to keep it in the original ... Updates. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we...
... Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer up-to protect your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.eMachines.com Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to keep it in the original ... Updates. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we...
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... ■ 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. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Always...are connected to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to clean your computer ...
... ■ 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. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Always...are connected to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to clean your computer ...
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...; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Before opening the case. Do... not lay components on the cards. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before working with computer components...
...; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Before opening the case. Do... not lay components on the cards. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before working with computer components...
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...case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from 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 unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid ...
...case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from 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 unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid ...
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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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The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory ... module automatically. The amount of memory in your computer. 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 is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). When the module is secure, you...
The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory ... module automatically. The amount of memory in your computer. 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 is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). When the module is secure, you...
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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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... components. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 56. Chapter 6: ...does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover...
... components. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 56. Chapter 6: ...does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover...
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... does 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. For more information, see the documentation that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer... flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57
... does 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. For more information, see the documentation that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer... flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57
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...is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are using the diskette again. You cannot save a file to an AC power source and your computer. Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. You see...checking on the diskette. Computer Troubleshooting The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see a "Disk is turned on. www.eMachines.com 59 Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down (unprotected). ■...
...is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are using the diskette again. You cannot save a file to an AC power source and your computer. Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. You see...checking on the diskette. Computer Troubleshooting The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see a "Disk is turned on. www.eMachines.com 59 Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down (unprotected). ■...