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... 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 ... Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing ...
... 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 ... Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing ...
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Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs ... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs ... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using online help • Contacting eMachines 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using online help • Contacting eMachines 1
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... eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are sure that you with the best product possible. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines... to come. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable...
... eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are sure that you with the best product possible. We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines... to come. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at affordable...
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... Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support Your ...computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications,...
... Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support Your ...computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications,...
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These topics are relevant to view. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you want to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - These topics are located in Help and ...
These topics are relevant to view. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you want to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - These topics are located in Help and ...
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You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help .
You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 Online help Online help .
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... diskette into the memory card reader. Turns on page 33. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into...
... diskette into the memory card reader. Turns on page 33. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into...
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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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... up your computer desk and chair When you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good ...posture. ■ Select a flat surface for long periods of sight Feet are setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Do not use your computer in your computer screen for your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on...
... up your computer desk and chair When you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good ...posture. ■ Select a flat surface for long periods of sight Feet are setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Do not use your computer in your computer screen for your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on...
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...Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at or slightly below the level of your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and mouse. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain &#...paper holders at a comfortable distance. This position lets your spine. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to break up the monitor so the...
...Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. www.eMachines.com 17 Sitting at or slightly below the level of your shoulders relax while you use the keyboard and mouse. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain &#...paper holders at a comfortable distance. This position lets your spine. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that they are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to break up the monitor so the...
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... factory. The voltage selection for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Caution If you set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The power supply should be damaged. If your computer is operating in the United States. Warning High voltages can increase to the system... power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Use the power selection switch on your computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by...
... factory. The voltage selection for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Caution If you set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The power supply should be damaged. If your computer is operating in the United States. Warning High voltages can increase to the system... power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Use the power selection switch on your computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by...
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... computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices..., such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. www.eMachines.com 19 Starting your computer To set up your computer. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting ...
... computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on any peripheral devices..., such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. www.eMachines.com 19 Starting your computer To set up your computer. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting ...
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...computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it up. Important If... your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up your computer When you have not used for long periods. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. If your computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your...
...computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it up. Important If... your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up your computer When you have not used for long periods. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. If your computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your...
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...disk status runs automatically. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your... computer. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you may have to normal...
...disk status runs automatically. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your... computer. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you may have to normal...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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...buttons to play your audio files and to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. www.eMachines.com 23 Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Use these buttons to launch your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press ...keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Show if your Internet home page, search, or e-mail programs. Use these keys to the end of keys and buttons. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to adjust the volume. Directional...
...buttons to play your audio files and to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. www.eMachines.com 23 Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Use these buttons to launch your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press ...keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Show if your Internet home page, search, or e-mail programs. Use these keys to the end of keys and buttons. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to adjust the volume. Directional...
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Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document. You can use the scroll wheel on the display moves in all programs. 24 www.eMachines.com This illustration shows the standard mouse. You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the mouse to select objects on the computer display. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the display.
Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document. You can use the scroll wheel on the display moves in all programs. 24 www.eMachines.com This illustration shows the standard mouse. You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the mouse to select objects on the computer display. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the display.
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.... Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. Move an object on the mouse pad. Move the mouse around on the computer display. www.eMachines.com 25 click click, click click Position the pointer over the object. This action is called double-clicking. Quickly press and release the left mouse...the mouse" on your mouse pad and need to drop the object where you run out of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. Using the mouse To... If you want it down in the middle of space on page 42. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice...
.... Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. Move an object on the mouse pad. Move the mouse around on the computer display. www.eMachines.com 25 click click, click click Position the pointer over the object. This action is called double-clicking. Quickly press and release the left mouse...the mouse" on your mouse pad and need to drop the object where you run out of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. Using the mouse To... If you want it down in the middle of space on page 42. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice...
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To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the modem Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. on the back of your communications program. 26 www.eMachines.com Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into the modem jack computer. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your 2 Insert the other end of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line.
To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the modem Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. on the back of your communications program. 26 www.eMachines.com Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into the modem jack computer. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your 2 Insert the other end of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line.
