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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ...
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Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Thank you for purchasing our computer! • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Online help • Contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Thank you for purchasing our computer! • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Online help • Contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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...and enjoyment from all of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer.... to provide best-of services and support. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. Thanks again, from your new computer, as well as our range of -class service and support, in good ...
...and enjoyment from all of your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer.... to provide best-of services and support. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. Thanks again, from your new computer, as well as our range of -class service and support, in good ...
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To search for and access these topics. Help and Support opens. You must be connected to the Internet to your eMachines computer. For each search, you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics-These topics are located in Help and Support and are ...Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to view. 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen...
To search for and access these topics. Help and Support opens. You must be connected to the Internet to your eMachines computer. For each search, you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics-These topics are located in Help and Support and are ...Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to view. 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen...
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... learn how to perform a task while you can access most online help or refer to activate the Media Center tool bar. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. Using Online help : 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to the...
... learn how to perform a task while you can access most online help or refer to activate the Media Center tool bar. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. Using Online help : 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to the...
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eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5
eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6
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... on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model...: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. This drive may vary from the illustration ...
... on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model...: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. This drive may vary from the illustration ...
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...Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains ...digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 72. Press this button to turn the power on . www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such ...
...Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains ...digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 72. Press this button to turn the power on . www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such ...
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... for the correct power available. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. If your area. Plug a parallel device (such as this...
... for the correct power available. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. If your area. Plug a parallel device (such as this...
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...) into the modem jack of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into these ports. Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K...
...) into the modem jack of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a telephone into these ports. Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K...
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.... To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect...
.... To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect...
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... example, the blue jack on the computer can be used for more than the default audio device, you need to configure the audio jacks. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other than one...
... example, the blue jack on the computer can be used for more than the default audio device, you need to configure the audio jacks. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other than one...
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... or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you use the keyboard and mouse. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Working safely Before using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that the desk is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body...
... or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you use the keyboard and mouse. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Working safely Before using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that the desk is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body...