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... and Support-This 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. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to...
... and Support-This 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. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to...
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... on safety, see"Protecting Your Computer"in 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 updates specific to your online user guide. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue...
... on safety, see"Protecting Your Computer"in 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 updates specific to your online user guide. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue...
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...and port locations may look different than your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your model of... eMachines computer. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and...
...and port locations may look different than your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your model of... eMachines computer. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and...
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...To adjust the volume from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove ... of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. Also, remove the ...
...To adjust the volume from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove ... of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. Also, remove the ...
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... the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for . The eMachines Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed...
... the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for . The eMachines Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed...
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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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..., reliability, and performance of -class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. 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 provide best-of your computer's software features...
..., reliability, and performance of -class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. 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 provide best-of your computer's software features...
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... network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on installing the card and any network computer.
... network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on installing the card and any network computer.
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...you must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet ...2 Click System and Maintenance. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Setting up your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The wireless Ethernet device installed in ...setting up security for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have connected the network cabling.
...you must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet ...2 Click System and Maintenance. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Setting up your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The wireless Ethernet device installed in ...setting up security for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have connected the network cabling.
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To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for any user. The settings are saved. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 81 The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. www.emachines.com 3 Click Set game ratings.
To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for any user. The settings are saved. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 81 The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. www.emachines.com 3 Click Set game ratings.
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... controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for, then click Allow and block specific programs. The Application Restrictions dialog box opens. 3 Click [User name] can only use : 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts...to restrict access to create a report for, then click View activity reports. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 82. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web ...
... controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for, then click Allow and block specific programs. The Application Restrictions dialog box opens. 3 Click [User name] can only use : 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts...to restrict access to create a report for, then click View activity reports. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 82. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web ...
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www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 Outlook 20 Outlook Express 20 P PAN 44 parental controls activity reports 82 blocking specific games 81 game ratings 80 Internet filtering 79 restricting game access 80...
www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 Outlook 20 Outlook Express 20 P PAN 44 parental controls activity reports 82 blocking specific games 81 game ratings 80 Internet filtering 79 restricting game access 80...
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... support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. For more...
... support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. For more...
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...Important Do not use for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of specific sound devices in the taskbar to another. You could damage the card reader. You can adjust volume using your computer. 27 Also, remove the... off the computer. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to re-enable the memory card reader. www.emachines.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the...
...Important Do not use for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of specific sound devices in the taskbar to another. You could damage the card reader. You can adjust volume using your computer. 27 Also, remove the... off the computer. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to re-enable the memory card reader. www.emachines.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the...
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...expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of the tabs. OR To check for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of computer device types. It may also be useful ...-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on your computer. www.emachines.com Checking for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help pinpoint the problem. Write down this information for device problems:...
...expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of the tabs. OR To check for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of computer device types. It may also be useful ...-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on your computer. www.emachines.com Checking for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help pinpoint the problem. Write down this information for device problems:...