Can't install OS10.2 on eMac

I recently purchased an eMac with the hard drive wiped. I have OS10.2 installation discs but can't install.
When the computer is switched on there is an alternating question mark and smiley face (alternating on about a two second cycle).
Nothing happens when I inserted installation disc 1 - no disc icon appeared, or anything else. I tried restarting the computer (by switching the power off and on again, with the disc in the drive and with the C button pressed. Still nothing.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Derekwalter,
First of all, Welcome to the Apple Discussion forums!
"I have OS10.2 installation discs but can't install"
Are these discs full retail install discs? Make sure they are not machine specific to another Mac or are "upgrade" discs. Do you know how much ram/memory is installed on the eMac? Hard Disk size? It would be most helpful, also, to know which exact eMac model it is (Mhz/Ghz processor)? It may be a problem with trying to install an earlier OS than what came preinstalled on the machine. The first eMac (700 Mhz) came with 10.1 pre-installed whereas the last model eMac G4 came with Tiger 10.4 pre-installed. You cannot install an OS earlier than what came pre-installed on the eMac.
If you know this information it may help to troubleshoot your installation problems.
cheers,
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