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... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
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DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a memory card from a ...(such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional diskette drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader ...
...store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a memory card from a ...(such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the optional diskette drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader ...
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Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... device (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied... page 28. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is ...
... device (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied... page 28. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is ...
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The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an ...empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory...
The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an ...empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory...
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...If you are unable to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■... Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Contact your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You see an "Unable to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly...
...If you are unable to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■... Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Contact your computer 62 www.eMachines.com You see an "Unable to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly...
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...determine if a memory module is failing. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. ... from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial ...
...determine if a memory module is failing. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. ... from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial ...
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...View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with a different communications program. The ...If your computer. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone...
...View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with a different communications program. The ...If your computer. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone...
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ... Enhanced keyboard 20 Standard keyboard 21 Keyboard features 21 Using the mouse 22 Adjusting the volume 23 Chapter 4: Using Windows XP 25 Using the Windows desktop 26 Using the Start menu 27 Adding icons to the...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ... Enhanced keyboard 20 Standard keyboard 21 Keyboard features 21 Using the mouse 22 Adjusting the volume 23 Chapter 4: Using Windows XP 25 Using the Windows desktop 26 Using the Start menu 27 Adding icons to the...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 110 Changing the desktop background 111 Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 110 Changing the desktop background 111 Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113...
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CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Using shortcuts
CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Using shortcuts
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...on the menu that are available. Your desktop may appear on the right. Double-click this example, depending on your computer is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about... the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. Click the ...
...on the menu that are available. Your desktop may appear on the right. Double-click this example, depending on your computer is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about... the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. Click the ...
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... you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the... Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27
... you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the... Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27
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..., and controls. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in...
..., and controls. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in...
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...the diskette drive. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click... button closes the active window or program. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you...
...the diskette drive. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click... button closes the active window or program. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you...
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... Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. If you do not see "Using shortcuts" on a computer ...your computer. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 The new folder name appears by the folder icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of a drive after you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. They can contain files and...
... Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. If you do not see "Using shortcuts" on a computer ...your computer. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 The new folder name appears by the folder icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of a drive after you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. They can contain files and...
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...as the bin has not been emptied. 31 Then, when you decide what folder you want to copy. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them in the... for files" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you decide to...
...as the bin has not been emptied. 31 Then, when you decide what folder you want to copy. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them in the... for files" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you decide to...
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www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, ... Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click ... Restore. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all files in the bin. If you cannot find ...
www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, ... Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click ... Restore. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all files in the bin. If you cannot find ...
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You can narrow your Windows desktop. It is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for files and folders A file or folder that ... browsing. 34 Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need . Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is rarely right on . You can search by double-clicking the name in the Search box, then...
You can narrow your Windows desktop. It is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for files and folders A file or folder that ... browsing. 34 Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need . Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is rarely right on . You can search by double-clicking the name in the Search box, then...