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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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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 This is the Windows desktop. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. 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 on your computer's configuration.
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 This is the Windows desktop. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. 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 on your computer's configuration.
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Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click ..., access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins.
Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click ..., access networking, and change settings, or even 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 the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you .
To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you .
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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! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners! 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. Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
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... a quick and easy way to get information 8 need a little extra help ? Visit it at www.emachines.com/support. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. eMachines'Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If...
... a quick and easy way to get information 8 need a little extra help ? Visit it at www.emachines.com/support. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. eMachines'Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If...
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...here. 12 For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in your new eMachines computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your online... user guide. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the CD or DVD you are playing are listed here Click...
...here. 12 For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in your new eMachines computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your online... user guide. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the CD or DVD you are playing are listed here Click...
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...about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip. Put a music CD in your online user guide. 13 Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to the Music folder. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already... installed on your eMachines computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, ...
...about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip. Put a music CD in your online user guide. 13 Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to the Music folder. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already... installed on your eMachines computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, ...
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...computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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 security, see"...Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on your computer: •...
...computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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 security, see"...Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on your computer: •...
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Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security,"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security,"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 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.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 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.
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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 computer running again. backing up a bit - To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your computer running again. backing up a bit - To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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... the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is 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...
... the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is 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...
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reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22
reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22
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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, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. If you restore your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 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, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. If you restore your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
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... Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
... Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
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Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
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... or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your computer's ...This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. For all other software •...
... or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your computer's ...This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. For all other software •...
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... side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer includes the product key code for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Technical Support Serial number telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found...
... side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer includes the product key code for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Technical Support Serial number telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found...