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Desktop PC
User’s Guide
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Contents 1Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 eMachines Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Searching for a topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
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Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for purchasing our computer! You have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are sure that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range o
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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, and information about your computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to he
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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 located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. For each search, you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered i
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Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. 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. www.eMachines.com 5
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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. www.eMachines.com 6
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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
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from Important the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card USB port reader (optional) (optional) Power button/ Power indicator Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 Microphone jack ports (optional) Headphone jack USB ports (optional) Model: S/No: eMachines help Model
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Desktop PC Front Component Icon Description DVD/CD drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see “Identifying drive types” on page 33. Diskette drive Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the optional diskette drive. For (optional) more
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from Important the illustration below. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover PS/2 keyboard thumbscrew Serial port Parallel port Monitor port IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports USB ports Ethernet (optional) (network) jack Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Modem ja
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Desktop PC Back Component Icon Description Voltage switch Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for the correct power available. The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this when your computer is operating in the United States. In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utilit
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component Icon Description ® ® IEEE 1394 ports Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link ) device (optional) (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see “Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 28. Ethernet (network) Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a jack DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Mod
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Identifying your model Identifying your model The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Important Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. eMachines model and serial number The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Au
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