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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... computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 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 ...
...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... computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 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 ...
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... in addition to ensure that you are sure that you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with fast, considerate service. 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 are provided with our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your new computer. You have highlighted ...
... in addition to ensure that you are sure that you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with fast, considerate service. 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 are provided with our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your new computer. You have highlighted ...
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... taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search Results list. You must be connected to... the Internet to search for problems and conflicts. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics. To view a list of your search topic. ■ Full-...
... taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search Results list. You must be connected to... the Internet to search for problems and conflicts. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics. To view a list of your search topic. ■ Full-...
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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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...has an antenna/cable TV jack. If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. If your computer is typically set ... can enter your location is operating in the United States. Use the power selection switch on your computer by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer during a power failure. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. ...
...has an antenna/cable TV jack. If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. If your computer is typically set ... can enter your location is operating in the United States. Use the power selection switch on your computer by connecting them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer during a power failure. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. ...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... 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, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure...; Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56. The message may help . Help and Support For more...
... 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, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure...; Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56. The message may help . Help and Support For more...
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...; Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. Occasionally discs are flawed.... ■ Try a different disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57
...; Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. Occasionally discs are flawed.... ■ Try a different disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57
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..., then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 61 To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Hard drive Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette...
..., then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 61 To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Hard drive Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette...
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... and close your ISP may be having technical difficulties. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you are using a dial-... modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a ...
... and close your ISP may be having technical difficulties. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you are using a dial-... modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a ...
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...the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are secure. www.eMachines.com 65 Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The telephone line may be ...too noisy. Line noise is a common problem that all screws in your Control Panel is on this line, call your telephone. You can connect on the same line as 1). Troubleshooting ...
...the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from corrosion and all settings are secure. www.eMachines.com 65 Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The telephone line may be ...too noisy. Line noise is a common problem that all screws in your Control Panel is on this line, call your telephone. You can connect on the same line as 1). Troubleshooting ...
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... fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with a different communications program.
... fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with a different communications program.
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... support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords... technical support resources. ■ If you have you have installed it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site...
... support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords... technical support resources. ■ If you have you have installed it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site...
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..., equipment, operations, or procedures that may not prevent degradation of Industry Canada. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com The Department does not guarantee the equipment will notify you disconnect the equipment until the problem is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the...
..., equipment, operations, or procedures that may not prevent degradation of Industry Canada. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com The Department does not guarantee the equipment will notify you disconnect the equipment until the problem is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the...
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... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
... devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87