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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 Reducing eye ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 Reducing eye ...
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Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
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Chapter 1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • eMachines contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
Chapter 1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • eMachines contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
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... following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 For more information For more information about your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive.
... following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 For more information For more information about your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive.
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eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer model and serial number. Technical Support Serial number telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ... product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.emachines.com eMachines contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains...
eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer model and serial number. Technical Support Serial number telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ... product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.emachines.com eMachines contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains...
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...Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to ..., or other device into these ports. This jack is color-coded green. 7 For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this jack. For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on page 24. Plug powered, analog front...
...Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to ..., or other device into these ports. This jack is color-coded green. 7 For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this jack. For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on page 24. Plug powered, analog front...
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... (optional) Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Monitor (VGA) port Description Plug the power cord into this connector. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 15 Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options...
... (optional) Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Monitor (VGA) port Description Plug the power cord into this connector. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 15 Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options...
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...before opening the case. Remove this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in ) jack (blue plug) Modem jack (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) ...input source (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack so you can record sound on page 15. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 16. 9 Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet ...
...before opening the case. Remove this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in ) jack (blue plug) Modem jack (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) ...input source (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack so you can record sound on page 15. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 16. 9 Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet ...
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... as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 230. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. www.emachines.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your online User Guide...
... as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 230. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. www.emachines.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your online User Guide...
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...online User Guide. Although it does not turn off your computer from the wall outlets. When you have not used for several minutes, it . www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer for long periods. Waking up . Important If for some reason you can run programs and search for about changing .... While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on the keyboard, or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information on your computer after it does turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for files. From that menu, you cannot use the...
...online User Guide. Although it does not turn off your computer from the wall outlets. When you have not used for several minutes, it . www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer for long periods. Waking up . Important If for some reason you can run programs and search for about changing .... While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on the keyboard, or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information on your computer after it does turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for files. From that menu, you cannot use the...
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... or folder Position the pointer over the object. Press the left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the display. For more information about how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Cleaning the mouse" on... object on the computer display Position the pointer over the object. This is called double-clicking. This is not available in all programs. To... www.emachines.com You can use the left mouse button and hold it down. You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to move the mouse...
... or folder Position the pointer over the object. Press the left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the display. For more information about how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Cleaning the mouse" on... object on the computer display Position the pointer over the object. This is called double-clicking. This is not available in all programs. To... www.emachines.com You can use the left mouse button and hold it down. You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to move the mouse...
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...; Play music CDs • Create MP3 music files from your music CDs • Edit music track information • Use your music files to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your computer. For more information about playing DVDs, see your drive for... is similar to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD...
...; Play music CDs • Create MP3 music files from your music CDs • Edit music track information • Use your music files to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your computer. For more information about playing DVDs, see your drive for... is similar to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD...
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...copy optical discs to your data. A dual-layer HD-DVD can be played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can store much more data than a DVD. Playing an HD...DVD HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc format that can store much more data than a DVD. For more information about playing HD-DVDs, see your online User Guide. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. Blu-ray Discs can hold 50 GB of files, ...
...copy optical discs to your data. A dual-layer HD-DVD can be played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can store much more data than a DVD. Playing an HD...DVD HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc format that can store much more data than a DVD. For more information about playing HD-DVDs, see your online User Guide. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. Blu-ray Discs can hold 50 GB of files, ...
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... before you are using your computer. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you turn the knob on the keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 20. You can adjust volume... using external speakers, turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. You could lose data. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader.
... before you are using your computer. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you turn the knob on the keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 20. You can adjust volume... using external speakers, turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. You could lose data. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader.
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... 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. To restore volume, click it . The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can...
... 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. To restore volume, click it . The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can...
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... computer will prompt you to your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known... as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to install any time. Your computer has one or more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any ...
... computer will prompt you to your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known... as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to install any time. Your computer has one or more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any ...
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... side. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from Step... 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your primary drive, install Windows using the new hard drive as your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive...
... side. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from Step... 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your primary drive, install Windows using the new hard drive as your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive...
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For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To clean an optical disc: • Wipe from frequent handling. New content is added to ... it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 Type windows update in your computer. For...
For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To clean an optical disc: • Wipe from frequent handling. New content is added to ... it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 Type windows update in your computer. For...
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..., defragment files, and back up files. 63 Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to...
..., defragment files, and back up files. 63 Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to...
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Drive space information appears. 64 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.
Drive space information appears. 64 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.