Desktop PC User’s Guide Contents 1Getting 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 3Getting 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 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 Restarting (rebooting) your computer . 21 Adjusting the volume . 21 Using the keyboard . 22 Enhanced keyboard . 22 Standard keyboard . 22 Keyboard features . 23 Using the mouse . 24 Connecting the modem . 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network . 27 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 Memory card types . 31 Inserting a memory card . 32 Using the CD or DVD drive . 33 Identifying drive types . 33 Inserting a CD or DVD . 34 Playing a CD . 35 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 Restoring your system . 44 Preventing static electricity discharge . 45 Opening the case . 46 Removing the side panel . 46 Removing the front bezel . 47 Closing the case . 48 Replacing the side panel . 48 Replacing the front bezel . 49 Installing memory . 50 Replacing the system battery . 52 6 Troubleshooting . ..