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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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...to make sure that you are sure that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about ...and support. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices...
...to make sure that you are sure that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about ...and support. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices...
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To search for the type of your eMachines computer. 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 the type of your eMachines computer. 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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... Edition Guide. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or...
... Edition Guide. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or...
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www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help . Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help contents, checking the index, searching for assistance. 5
www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help . Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online 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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CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
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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. To identify your drive, see "Installing a...
... 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. To identify your drive, see "Installing a...
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... card reader" on or off. Press this button to turn the power on page 72. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains information about how to operate ... button lights when the computer is turned on page 13. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded orange. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such...
... card reader" on or off. Press this button to turn the power on page 72. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains information about how to operate ... button lights when the computer is turned on page 13. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is color-coded orange. 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. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
... for the correct power available. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 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...
... or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 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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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. on page 49. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet ...
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. on page 49. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet ...
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... audio device, you use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you to install any time.
... audio device, you use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you to install any time.