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... 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...17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22...
... 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...17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22...
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...devices into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. Turns on page 28. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an ..., or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains information about your model and serial number. Press this button to turn the power on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive...
...devices into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange. Turns on page 28. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an ..., or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains information about your model and serial number. Press this button to turn the power on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive...
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...port. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is operating in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a serial device (such as a printer)... camera) into this jack. Plug a monitor into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is preset...
...port. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This jack is operating in the United States. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a serial device (such as a printer)... camera) into this jack. Plug a monitor into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is preset...
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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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If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the back of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set at 60 Hz. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a ... to set to your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The power supply should be set the power supply to 115V or 230V. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power...
If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the back of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set at 60 Hz. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a ... to set to your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The power supply should be set the power supply to 115V or 230V. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power...
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Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to the correct voltage position. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. Starting your computer To set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such ... or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer. www...
Voltage selection switch Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to the correct voltage position. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. Starting your computer To set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such ... or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your computer. 4 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer. www...
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...your computer When you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer. To turn off your computer, ...unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer...turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for long periods. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Turning...some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power...
...your computer When you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer. To turn off your computer, ...unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer...turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for long periods. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Turning...some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power...
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... more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 21 Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release...Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . When the checks are not responding. Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the...
... more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 21 Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release...Support For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . When the checks are not responding. Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the...
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... the beginning of a line, to the end of keys and buttons. Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. www.eMachines.com 23 Press these buttons to adjust the volume. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is... turned on. Show if your audio files and to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Use these keys to open ...
... the beginning of a line, to the end of keys and buttons. Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. www.eMachines.com 23 Press these buttons to adjust the volume. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is... turned on. Show if your audio files and to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Use these keys to open ...
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... To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the card reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the card from the reader before you restart your memory card reader... stop blinking, then pull the media out of the slot. To use the remove hardware icon, your computer will not recognize your computer. 32 www.eMachines.com If you use a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in a slot at a time. You could ...
... To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the card reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the card from the reader before you restart your memory card reader... stop blinking, then pull the media out of the slot. To use the remove hardware icon, your computer will not recognize your computer. 32 www.eMachines.com If you use a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in a slot at a time. You could ...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click Scan for the virus. 40 www.eMachines.com To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your computer and rescan for Viruses.
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click Scan for the virus. 40 www.eMachines.com To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your computer and rescan for Viruses.
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...screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service... when you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then ...
...screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service... when you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then ...
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...or becomes difficult to use it again. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Your computer is made of specially coated glass and can of your computer and turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning ...should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through the vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp lint-free cloth 42 www.eMachines.com If you may need to clean dust from the vents with the cloth. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the...
...or becomes difficult to use it again. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Your computer is made of specially coated glass and can of your computer and turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning ...should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through the vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp lint-free cloth 42 www.eMachines.com If you may need to clean dust from the vents with the cloth. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the...
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www.eMachines.com 43 Cleaning your computer To clean your trackball mouse: 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. 3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place.
www.eMachines.com 43 Cleaning your computer To clean your trackball mouse: 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. 3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place.
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.... ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. Warning To prevent risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Prevent... ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45 Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare...
.... ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. Warning To prevent risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Prevent... ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45 Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare...
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...exposure to internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer,... then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your ...
...exposure to internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer,... then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your ...
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... (if in the General tab. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away...
... (if in the General tab. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away...
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..." on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility... are not saved when you turn off your computer. Dispose of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer, replace the system battery. To ...
..." on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility... are not saved when you turn off your computer. Dispose of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer, replace the system battery. To ...
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www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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... steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is... not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines ...
... steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is... not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines ...