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Contents 1 Getting Help 1 eMachines Web 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
Contents 1 Getting Help 1 eMachines Web 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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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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...performance of services and support. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are provided with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you will ...of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers - Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come.
...performance of services and support. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are provided with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you will ...of us at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers - Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come.
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..., performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per...
..., performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per...
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... 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 start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting... Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. These topics 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 start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Chapter 1: Getting... Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. These topics are located ...
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www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program.
www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help . You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program.
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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 Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 31. To identify your drive type and ..."Identifying drive types" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on . 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 6-pin ...
... a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 31. To identify your drive type and ..."Identifying drive types" on page 28. Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on . 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 6-pin ...
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... long periods of sight Feet are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain ...good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not...
... long periods of sight Feet are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can avoid glare on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain ...good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not...
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... wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button for more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the speakers. ...have to restart (reboot) your computer. As a part of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer ...
... wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button for more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the speakers. ...have to restart (reboot) your computer. As a part of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer ...
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... these keys to find out more about the function key actions. Press one of a document. www.eMachines.com 23 Show if your audio files and to open the Windows Start menu. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to adjust the volume. Each program uses different function keys...
... these keys to find out more about the function key actions. Press one of a document. www.eMachines.com 23 Show if your audio files and to open the Windows Start menu. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to adjust the volume. Each program uses different function keys...
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... IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (...you plug it into the appropriate port. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com See the device documentation for the first time, your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect...
... IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (...you plug it into the appropriate port. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com See the device documentation for the first time, your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect...
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... it running smoothly. Dust and dirt can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update.... Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your computer. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you can erase data on your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments.
... it running smoothly. Dust and dirt can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update.... Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your computer. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you can erase data on your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments.
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...Norton AntiVirus service when you are activated on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. To scan for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Protect your computer from viruses A virus is a program that are on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These ... a document that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from a virus by: ■ Registering and subscribing to Norton AntiVirus. Norton ...
...Norton AntiVirus service when you are activated on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. To scan for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Protect your computer from viruses A virus is a program that are on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These ... a document that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from a virus by: ■ Registering and subscribing to Norton AntiVirus. Norton ...
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... Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer performing at its best. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1... LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Norton AntiVirus. Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to ...
... Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer performing at its best. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1... LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Norton AntiVirus. Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to ...
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...the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56. The message may help . For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices... First steps If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ...
...the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56. The message may help . For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices... First steps If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ...
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... the volume controls are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on page 21. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. A DVD movie will not play , the disc... ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. You may not be read by your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com
... the volume controls are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on page 21. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. A DVD movie will not play , the disc... ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. You may not be read by your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com
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... cannot be restored. If the light stays on page 57. Help and Support For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com The diskette drive LED is IBM-compatible. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
... cannot be restored. If the light stays on page 57. Help and Support For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com The diskette drive LED is IBM-compatible. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...