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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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...to provide best-of your new computer. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to our customers - eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are sure that you are provided with fast, considerate service. If you ever have made an ... basic care and safety information to help you will be pleased with our range of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you keep your new...
...to provide best-of your new computer. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to our customers - eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We are sure that you are provided with fast, considerate service. If you ever have made an ... basic care and safety information to help you will be pleased with our range of us at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you keep your new...
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..., or browsing the index. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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...
..., or browsing the index. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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...
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... Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com
... Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com
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Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 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 Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by clicking a Help button.
Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 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 Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by clicking a Help button.
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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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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 types" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is accessed. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of ...these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To identify your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as ...
...drive types" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is accessed. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of ...these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. To identify your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as ...
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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. 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
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... operating in the correct position for the correct power available. This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer...
... operating in the correct position for the correct power available. This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer...
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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 this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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 this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call ... on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 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...
eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call ... on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 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...
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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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...; Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
...; Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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... your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the monitor so the...
... your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the monitor so the...