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... 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 computer desk and chair 16 Setting up your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive...
... 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 computer desk and chair 16 Setting up your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive...
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...Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 ...Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or 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...
...Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 ...Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or 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...
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... familiarize yourself with the best product possible. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Please read this manual carefully to our customers - to provide best-of-class service and ...support in good operating condition. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with ...
... familiarize yourself with the best product possible. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Please read this manual carefully to our customers - to provide best-of-class service and ...support in good operating condition. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with ...
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... per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of...
... per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of...
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... Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. These topics are located in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in... phrase (keyword) 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
... Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. These topics are located in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in... phrase (keyword) 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
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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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...drive is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack 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 this jack. Contains...camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 31. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on drive type...
...drive is color-coded red or pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack 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 this jack. Contains...camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 31. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on drive type...
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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. 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
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...this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. In the United States, the utility power is in the correct position for your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. For more information, see "Installing a ... devices (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. Plug a monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of...
...this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. In the United States, the utility power is in the correct position for your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. For more information, see "Installing a ... devices (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. Plug a monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of...
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Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack.
Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack.
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... and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if...
... and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this section are for informational purposes only. www.eMachines.com 13 Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if...
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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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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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... on your screen and light shining directly into your computer screen for long periods of time. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of sight Feet are parallel to focus ...on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain ...
... on your screen and light shining directly into your computer screen for long periods of time. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of sight Feet are parallel to focus ...on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain ...
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...than eye level, the monitor controls are in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when ...you use a pillow or cushion to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your wrists. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to provide extra back support. You should be perpendicular to reach them without stretching. ...
...than eye level, the monitor controls are in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 You can use the keyboard and mouse. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when ...you use a pillow or cushion to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your wrists. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to provide extra back support. You should be perpendicular to reach them without stretching. ...
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...time with a UPS, a UPS lets you cannot run your computer long enough to this when your computer is typically set the power supply to your computer during a power failure. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector... that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer can enter your environment, check the voltage selection...
...time with a UPS, a UPS lets you cannot run your computer long enough to this when your computer is typically set the power supply to your computer during a power failure. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector... that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer can enter your environment, check the voltage selection...
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...computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer... 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. Starting your computer... To set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to set...
...computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer... 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. Starting your computer... To set up your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to set...
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... not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you...
... not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you...