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User Guide
EM001
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Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved. eMachines User Guide Original Issue: 06 / 2009 Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Visit http://registration.emachines.com and discover the benefits of being an eMachines customer.
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Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Warnings • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the produ
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: Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requiremen
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Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm. http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an L
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: Note: The statement above is applicable only to eMachines system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. eMachines ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark ar
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Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your
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Contents Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . 1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Working safely and comfo
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Contents Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Computer 1
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of computer. Some illustrations in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our tr
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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, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Memory card Insert a memory card from a digital reader camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. Power Press this button to turn the power on button/power or o
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Component Icon Description Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot (optional) computer security lock. Voltage switch The switch is preset at the factory. Make sure that this is set to the correct voltage for your area. Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector. PS/2 keyboard Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. port Monito
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Component Icon Description Center/subwoofer Plug your center speaker and jack (orange plug) subwoofer into this jack. (optional) Surround L/R Plug your rear right and left speakers speaker jack into this jack. (black plug) Audio in/side This jack is user configurable for one speaker jack (blue of the following: plug) Stereo in: Plug an external audio -OR- input source (such as a stereo) into Side speaker jack this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug yo
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Chapter 2 Setting Up and Getting Started 6
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Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: � Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. � Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye leve. � Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. � Keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitiv
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Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem. D
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Checking the voltage selection Caution If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Make sure this switch is set correctly for your location before turning on your computer. 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 utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz.
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Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network. You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL (broadband) modem or to a wired Ethernet network. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your computer. For th
