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... 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 terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... 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 terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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... code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Most home networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is located on. Standard Ethernet runs...
... code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Most home networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is located on. Standard Ethernet runs...
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... wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for setting up a network for your network, you need to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. Setting up a network using your current setup. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of a router. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using...
... wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for setting up a network for your network, you need to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. Setting up a network using your current setup. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of a router. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using...
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... opens. 4 Click Change. 49 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of wireless equipment you have connected the network cabling. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that you need to ISP. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you are setting up your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless...
... opens. 4 Click Change. 49 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of wireless equipment you have connected the network cabling. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that you need to ISP. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you are setting up your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless...
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... automatically installed as for your workgroup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Use a workgroup name of several available protocols must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for Internet communications. Names must be set up...
... automatically installed as for your workgroup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to wireless Ethernet network. Use a workgroup name of several available protocols must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for Internet communications. Names must be set up...
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... lights on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Modify the security settings to your access point. Help For more information, see the network name, but you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding...
... lights on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Modify the security settings to your access point. Help For more information, see the network name, but you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding...
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...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings...
...'s video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings...
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... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing...
... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing...
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... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting up account...
... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting up account...
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... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
eMachines Setup Guide
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Contents Expansion cards 31 File management 31 Hard drive 31 Internet 33 Keyboard 35 Memory 35 Memory card reader 36 Modem (cable or DSL 36 Modem (dial-up 36 Monitor 40 Mouse 41 Networks 42 Optical disc drives 42 Passwords 44 Power 44 Printer 44 Sound 46 Recovering your system 47 Creating recovery discs 48 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 49 Returning your system to its factory condition . 50 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 52 What is Labelflash...
Contents Expansion cards 31 File management 31 Hard drive 31 Internet 33 Keyboard 35 Memory 35 Memory card reader 36 Modem (cable or DSL 36 Modem (dial-up 36 Monitor 40 Mouse 41 Networks 42 Optical disc drives 42 Passwords 44 Power 44 Printer 44 Sound 46 Recovering your system 47 Creating recovery discs 48 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 49 Returning your system to its factory condition . 50 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 52 What is Labelflash...
eMachines Setup Guide
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... onto recordable discs (depending on . Plug a microphone into this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in this button to your computer because hardware options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader.
... onto recordable discs (depending on . Plug a microphone into this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in this button to your computer because hardware options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader.
eMachines Setup Guide
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... computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is preset at the factory. The switch is user configurable for your front left and right speakers into this jack (Default). Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. 3 Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack Description Connects to...
... computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is preset at the factory. The switch is user configurable for your front left and right speakers into this jack (Default). Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. 3 Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack Description Connects to...
eMachines Setup Guide
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... rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 4 Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio...
... rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 4 Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio...
eMachines Setup Guide
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... a wired Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. The router is made up of these components. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Most home networks are typically built using a router. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
... a wired Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. The router is made up of these components. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Most home networks are typically built using a router. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
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... Network adapters. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for setting up your network, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your ISP for any specific instructions they have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. If the connection is working , contact your ISP. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
... Network adapters. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for setting up your network, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your ISP for any specific instructions they have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. If the connection is working , contact your ISP. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
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... required drivers. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your network as well. 16 straight-through cable, the wires on each connector are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or...
... required drivers. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your network as well. 16 straight-through cable, the wires on each connector are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or...
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The printer is on installing the printer driver. To set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is in the printer setup. If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and...
The printer is on installing the printer driver. To set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is in the printer setup. If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and...
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.... You can . To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Caution To prepare your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions on page 48. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover your computer for additional system recovery options, you can use these discs later for recovering your...
.... You can . To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Caution To prepare your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions on page 48. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover your computer for additional system recovery options, you can use these discs later for recovering your...
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... first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. The boot menu is where you to continue. This process may take several minutes. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. Caution...
... first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. The boot menu is where you to continue. This process may take several minutes. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. Caution...