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Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you ! Thank you for your eMachines computer.
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you ! Thank you for your eMachines computer.
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners!
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners!
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... collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, eMachines offers several options designed to meet your needs: • eMachines Web support-Available 24/7, eMachines' online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. If you 're looking for. Just click (Start), then click Help and...
... collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, eMachines offers several options designed to meet your needs: • eMachines Web support-Available 24/7, eMachines' online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. If you 're looking for. Just click (Start), then click Help and...
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Check your online user guide for problems and conflicts and lets you on your eMachines computer, BigFix checks your eMachines computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on...
Check your online user guide for problems and conflicts and lets you on your eMachines computer, BigFix checks your eMachines computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on...
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... you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.emachines.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with . The address bar is where... URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your way. Just connect your online user guide. Type in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're on it and see where it 's a link.
... you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.emachines.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with . The address bar is where... URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your way. Just connect your online user guide. Type in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're on it and see where it 's a link.
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You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in your new eMachines computer. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the CD or DVD you are playing are listed here Click these buttons ... DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ).
You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in your new eMachines computer. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the CD or DVD you are playing are listed here Click these buttons ... DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ).
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If your eMachines computer. Make sure that the songs you can do it all with easy-to-use software already installed on your computer came with MP3s you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. When your computer. Click Burn , then select the items you rip yourself, or create a video... DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. Put a music CD in your computer, then click Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you must ...
If your eMachines computer. Make sure that the songs you can do it all with easy-to-use software already installed on your computer came with MP3s you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. When your computer. Click Burn , then select the items you rip yourself, or create a video... DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. Put a music CD in your computer, then click Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you must ...
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Use these tools regularly to -date. keeping your computer safe Your eMachines computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to security features such as Windows ...Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide.
Use these tools regularly to -date. keeping your computer safe Your eMachines computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to security features such as Windows ...Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide.
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... Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the eMachines Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information ...about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on safety, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online...
... Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the eMachines Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information ...about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on safety, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online...
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Before you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and ... Create driver and application backup disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready.
Before you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and ... Create driver and application backup disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready.
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory.
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory.
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 ...
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www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
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... affordable prices. To start Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and...and automated support. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible...
... affordable prices. To start Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and...and automated support. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible...
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.... Using online help . To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you can access most closely matches your computer model and serial number. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, ... the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to which you are taken. Contacting eMachines The label on your computer contains information that most online help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),...
.... Using online help . To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you can access most closely matches your computer model and serial number. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, ... the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to which you are taken. Contacting eMachines The label on your computer contains information that most online help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),...
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Clicking the program button in the current window. Clicking an item on the taskbar. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its own menus, ... a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 9 Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal...
Clicking the program button in the current window. Clicking an item on the taskbar. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its own menus, ... a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 9 Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal...
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... file or folder from the clipboard. Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you need to copy and move files...
... file or folder from the clipboard. Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you need to copy and move files...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP)
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... help you will provide you quickly discover and use the many features of your new eMachines computer for your computer. Help and Support opens. We sincerely hope that you for purchasing our computer! Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. Please read this manual carefully to help you with fast, considerate service. If you ever...
... help you will provide you quickly discover and use the many features of your new eMachines computer for your computer. Help and Support opens. We sincerely hope that you for purchasing our computer! Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. Please read this manual carefully to help you with fast, considerate service. If you ever...
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... viruses To scan for viruses and automatically removes any that it finds. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Scan. Chapter 7: Your new eMachines computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. This service also filters offensive online content (including pop-ups, ads, and web-bugs) and... monitors, controls, and logs where children surf. • McAfee Spamkiller prevents identified spam from your computer against online identity theft by blocking the transmission of personally identifiable information. Type the keyword viruses in the Search Help box, then...
... viruses To scan for viruses and automatically removes any that it finds. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Scan. Chapter 7: Your new eMachines computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. This service also filters offensive online content (including pop-ups, ads, and web-bugs) and... monitors, controls, and logs where children surf. • McAfee Spamkiller prevents identified spam from your computer against online identity theft by blocking the transmission of personally identifiable information. Type the keyword viruses in the Search Help box, then...