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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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Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
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we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer This is the Windows desktop. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer This is the Windows desktop. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
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... start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders... find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins.
... start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders... find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins.
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To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. To access that has already been set up for you. Documents Already created for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you , this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. To access that has already been set up for you. Documents Already created for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you , this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
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... Click a link, do a search, or simply browse 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, eMachines offers several options designed to find what you need a little extra help with automated support, ...(Start), then click Help and Support. need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Visit it at www.emachines.com/support. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ?
... Click a link, do a search, or simply browse 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, eMachines offers several options designed to find what you need a little extra help with automated support, ...(Start), then click Help and Support. need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Visit it at www.emachines.com/support. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ?
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... video DVD plays from the CD or DVD you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in your listening and viewing pleasure... drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new...
... video DVD plays from the CD or DVD you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in your listening and viewing pleasure... drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new...
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... installed on the item and selecting Add to Burn List. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. Create a DVD To save by right-clicking... on your eMachines computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then click Rip. Put a...
... installed on the item and selecting Add to Burn List. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. Create a DVD To save by right-clicking... on your eMachines computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then click Rip. Put a...
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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 Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the...
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 Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the...
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Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you , your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security,"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers.
Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you , your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security,"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers.
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up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
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restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit -
restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit -
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To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and ... a good idea to make a backup of the software that you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Before you have blank discs ready.
To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and ... a good idea to make a backup of the software that you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Before you have blank discs ready.
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reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default.
reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default.
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped 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
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped 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
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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...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 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and ...10 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 11 Deleting files and folders 12 Searching for files 13 Using the Windows Search 13 Browsing for files and folders 14 Working with documents 15 Creating a new document 15 Saving a document 15 ...
...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 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and ...10 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 11 Deleting files and folders 12 Searching for files 13 Using the Windows Search 13 Browsing for files and folders 14 Working with documents 15 Creating a new document 15 Saving a document 15 ...
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... a music CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking ... security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting your computer from viruses 59 Using Norton 360 59 Using Windows Security Center 62 Security updates 63 Windows Update 63 BigFix 64 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth ...
... a music CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking ... security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting your computer from viruses 59 Using Norton 360 59 Using Windows Security Center 62 Security updates 63 Windows Update 63 BigFix 64 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth ...
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...be pleased with the best product possible. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control ... to high-quality, brand-name components at www.emachines.com/. 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 to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service....
...be pleased with the best product possible. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control ... to high-quality, brand-name components at www.emachines.com/. 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 to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service....
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...ENTER. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Contacting eMachines The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked ...1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you call for Windows Media Center If your question. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you are discussed. 3
...ENTER. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Contacting eMachines The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked ...1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you call for Windows Media Center If your question. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you are discussed. 3