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...components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. All other countries. All rights reserved. eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. Before You Read The information in the United States and/or other product and brand... names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of eMachines, Inc. v shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this user...
...components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. All other countries. All rights reserved. eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. Before You Read The information in the United States and/or other product and brand... names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of eMachines, Inc. v shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this user...
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... multimedia. A standard DVD can hold 4.7 gigabytes of a current CD. Playing the PowerDVD How to Run the PowerDVD If your DVD disc is changed automatically to emachines PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD.
... multimedia. A standard DVD can hold 4.7 gigabytes of a current CD. Playing the PowerDVD How to Run the PowerDVD If your DVD disc is changed automatically to emachines PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD.
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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 our customers - We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. Visit the eMachines Web support site at affordable prices. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the...come. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you with the best product possible. 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 our customers - We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. Visit the eMachines Web support site at affordable prices. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the...come. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you with the best product possible. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer ...
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...Knowledge Base-These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you want to view. 3 To view a list of your eMachines computer. Searching for the type of your search results, click the results header for a topic Using Help and Support, you quickly discover and use... questions about Windows and to search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. 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...
...Knowledge Base-These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you want to view. 3 To view a list of your eMachines computer. Searching for the type of your search results, click the results header for a topic Using Help and Support, you quickly discover and use... questions about Windows and to search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. 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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To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. 4 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help ...
To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. 4 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help ...
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www.emachines.com Contact information You can search for information by viewing the help . 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 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 . 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 Contact information The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number.
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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 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.
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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. For more information about your drive, see...
... 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. For more information about your drive, see...
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...one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your model and serial number. 9 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 ... into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3...
...one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your model and serial number. 9 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 ... into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3...
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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. 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. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. ...
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... jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard...
... jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard...
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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. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see...
... 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. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see...
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... such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- 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...
... such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- 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...