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...Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using your Reference Guide 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using online help 3 Getting technical support 4 Finding your model and serial number 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 ...Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 7 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and...
...Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using your Reference Guide 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using online help 3 Getting technical support 4 Finding your model and serial number 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 ...Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 7 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and...
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www.emachines.com Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 57 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 58 Adjusting the color depth 58 Adjusting the screen resolution 59 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 60 Changing the desktop background 61 Selecting a screen saver 62 Using an extended desktop 63 Using a second monitor 63 Viewing the display on a television 64...
www.emachines.com Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 57 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 58 Adjusting the color depth 58 Adjusting the screen resolution 59 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 60 Changing the desktop background 61 Selecting a screen saver 62 Using an extended desktop 63 Using a second monitor 63 Viewing the display on a television 64...
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Chapter 2 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
Chapter 2 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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... the Recycle Bin to notify you open a file or program by clicking an item on page 11. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Other buttons on page 80. 6 The Recycle Bin is like the top of a real desk. The...the taskbar represent programs that are stored. For instructions on how to open the Windows Security Center. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the bar at the bottom of the ...
... the Recycle Bin to notify you open a file or program by clicking an item on page 11. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Other buttons on page 80. 6 The Recycle Bin is like the top of a real desk. The...the taskbar represent programs that are stored. For instructions on how to open the Windows Security Center. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the bar at the bottom of the ...
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... programs, open it , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to the desktop for a program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to open files, customize your system, get help, search for that has an arrow next... Start menu in the Search box, then press ENTER. To use frequently. Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then...
... programs, open it , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to the desktop for a program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to open files, customize your system, get help, search for that has an arrow next... Start menu in the Search box, then press ENTER. To use frequently. Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then...
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... its former size. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to a button on the desktop. When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search box, then press ENTER. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title...
... its former size. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to a button on the desktop. When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search box, then press ENTER. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title...
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... it. 2 Click the files or folders that you moved appears in the new location. www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want... to move . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the...folder to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 18. 11 A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination...
... it. 2 Click the files or folders that you moved appears in the new location. www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want... to move . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the...folder to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 18. 11 A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination...
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... you are sure that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are looking for files If you are stored on the desktop. Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File...
... you are sure that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are looking for files If you are stored on the desktop. Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File...
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...). Browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Using advanced search options Search can narrow your Windows desktop. To browse for a file: Help For more levels than file name.
...). Browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Using advanced search options Search can narrow your Windows desktop. To browse for a file: Help For more levels than file name.
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...having trouble listening to, or working with, a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to your hard drive as WMA files. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as it is recorded. Caution During... the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. www.emachines.com 7 Click Rip Music. Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to your music library. If you are automatically added to the music ...
...having trouble listening to, or working with, a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to your hard drive as WMA files. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as it is recorded. Caution During... the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. www.emachines.com 7 Click Rip Music. Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to your music library. If you are automatically added to the music ...
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... network. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Important To share a printer among...
... network. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the router or access point literature • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Important To share a printer among...
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Chapter 6 Customizing Windows • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Changing the mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings 57
Chapter 6 Customizing Windows • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Changing the mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings 57
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... displays. We recommend that you choose from several color depth settings. Single-monitor computer 58 Dual-monitor computer Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tip If you are two of the most basic display settings you may appear adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need to 32...
... displays. We recommend that you choose from several color depth settings. Single-monitor computer 58 Dual-monitor computer Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tip If you are two of the most basic display settings you may appear adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need to 32...
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www.emachines.com 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you will change before dragging the slider. 5 Click OK, .../Double-click the Display icon. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear. If your desktop, or you prefer. Tip If you have multiple monitors connected, click to select the monitor you want. Adjusting the screen resolution Help For more icons...
www.emachines.com 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you will change before dragging the slider. 5 Click OK, .../Double-click the Display icon. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear. If your desktop, or you prefer. Tip If you have multiple monitors connected, click to select the monitor you want. Adjusting the screen resolution Help For more icons...
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...Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Appearance tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open the Item list, then click the item you want to change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To change . 3 Change the color or font settings for the item. 4 Click OK, then click...new theme, then click OK twice. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Control ...
...Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Appearance tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open the Item list, then click the item you want to change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To change . 3 Change the color or font settings for the item. 4 Click OK, then click...new theme, then click OK twice. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click the arrow button to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Control ...
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... arrow button to open the Color list, then clicking a color. 6 Click OK. 61 The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Desktop tab. 4 Click a background picture in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can change the solid color behind the picture by clicking... from another location. 5 If you want the picture you can change the desktop background: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Changing the desktop background Help For more information about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel ...
... arrow button to open the Color list, then clicking a color. 6 Click OK. 61 The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Desktop tab. 4 Click a background picture in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can change the solid color behind the picture by clicking... from another location. 5 If you want the picture you can change the desktop background: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Changing the desktop background Help For more information about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel ...
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... Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your computer. Type multiple monitors in the Search Help...4 Click Apply. Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in your computer. For the location of your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have two video connections), you can use a second monitor to roughly double...
... Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your computer. Type multiple monitors in the Search Help...4 Click Apply. Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in your computer. For the location of your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have two video connections), you can use a second monitor to roughly double...
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... and may need to hear sound while playing a DVD. Viewing the display on a television 64 Important The TV out feature is available only on the desktop, then click Properties.
... and may need to hear sound while playing a DVD. Viewing the display on a television 64 Important The TV out feature is available only on the desktop, then click Properties.
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... 64 television 64 VGA 63 video camera 38 copying files across network 55 files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18 creating desktop icons 7 desktop shortcuts 7 documents 15 folders 10 music files 36 WMA files 36 customizing 57 cutting files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18...saver 62 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 49 disconnecting from Internet 21 display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 62 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2...
... 64 television 64 VGA 63 video camera 38 copying files across network 55 files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18 creating desktop icons 7 desktop shortcuts 7 documents 15 folders 10 music files 36 WMA files 36 customizing 57 cutting files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18...saver 62 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 49 disconnecting from Internet 21 display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 62 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2...
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www.emachines.com music library building 37 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 48 workgroup 48 naming computers 48 workgroup 48 network testing 52 using 54 NTSC/... McAfee SecurityCenter 76 virus protection 75 Security Center Windows XP 80 security settings modifying 80 sharing drives 52 folders 52 printer 53 shortcuts adding to desktop 7 closing programs 18 closing windows 18 copying 18 cutting 18 deleting files and folders 18 keyboard 18 pasting 18 renaming files and folders 18 selecting...
www.emachines.com music library building 37 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 48 workgroup 48 naming computers 48 workgroup 48 network testing 52 using 54 NTSC/... McAfee SecurityCenter 76 virus protection 75 Security Center Windows XP 80 security settings modifying 80 sharing drives 52 folders 52 printer 53 shortcuts adding to desktop 7 closing programs 18 closing windows 18 copying 18 cutting 18 deleting files and folders 18 keyboard 18 pasting 18 renaming files and folders 18 selecting...