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... site 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 safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
... site 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 safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
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... 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
... 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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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
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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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... ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. to ensure that you are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all... of services and support. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide best-of your new computer. ...
... ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. to ensure that you are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all... of services and support. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide best-of your new computer. ...
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... of your computer. Help and Support opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and 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. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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, ...
... of your computer. Help and Support opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and 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. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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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... are located in the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on the Internet.
... are located in the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on the Internet.
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Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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 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.
Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while 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 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.
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Chapter 1: Getting Help eMachines contact information To help you locate eMachines contact information, you can find the eMachines Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the front of your computer case. 6 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 1: Getting Help eMachines contact information To help you locate eMachines contact information, you can find the eMachines Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the front of your computer case. 6 www.eMachines.com
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 7
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 7
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com
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..., scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. 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 one of these ...diskette drive" on . This jack is accessed. Contains information about your model and serial number. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator ...
..., scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. 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 one of these ...diskette drive" on . This jack is accessed. Contains information about your model and serial number. Press this button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator ...
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Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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... is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. If your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral...
... is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. If your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral...
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Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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... found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer model and serial number. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information...
... found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for your computer model and serial number. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 14 www.eMachines.com
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Do not use your computer in your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to your line of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are setting ...
Do not use your computer in your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to your line of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are setting ...
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... your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. This position...
... your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. Sitting at or slightly below the level of your elbow. This position...
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... a modem jack. In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer for your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. Warning...
... a modem jack. In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer for your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. Warning...