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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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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. 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
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... operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Turns on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30... For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
... operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Turns on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30... For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. Contains information about your model and serial number. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. 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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. 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...
... printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. 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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When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. Click/Double-click System. Installing memory 4 If you are ... your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51
When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. Click/Double-click System. Installing memory 4 If you are ... your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51
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... typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. You cannot... If you have a problem with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your browser, then reconnect and open on page 64....
... typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. You cannot... If you have a problem with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your browser, then reconnect and open on page 64....
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in ... and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Contact your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in ... and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Contact your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and...
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...sure that the telephone line is not in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with a different communications program. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your...in Category 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 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 53K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not ...
...sure that the telephone line is not in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with a different communications program. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your...in Category 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 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 53K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not ...
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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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...or program by clicking an item on the menu that opens. Double-click this example, depending on the taskbar near the clock. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. For instructions on page 31. After your computer. The Recycle... value or when updates are running. 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. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that are available. You must ...
...or program by clicking an item on the menu that opens. Double-click this example, depending on the taskbar near the clock. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. For instructions on page 31. After your computer. The Recycle... value or when updates are running. 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. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that are available. You must ...
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..., customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. 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 , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click ...
..., customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. 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 , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click ...
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... and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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). Type the keyword desktop icons in the taskbar opens the window again...
... and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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). Type the keyword desktop icons in the taskbar opens the window again...
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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 would reorganize ... files and folders. Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. Clicking an item on the Start menu. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. Each drive has...
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 would reorganize ... files and folders. Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. Clicking an item on the Start menu. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. Each drive has...
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... keep on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. They can contain files and other folders. The new folder is your diskette drive. Files are much ...like the folders in a file cabinet. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on your computer. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. If you do not see the...
... keep on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. They can contain files and other folders. The new folder is your diskette drive. Files are much ...like the folders in a file cabinet. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on your computer. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. If you do not see the...
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... files and folders by first moving them from its original location and place the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. You can recover any file in a trash can , called copying, cutting, and pasting. ... trash can paste copies of the file or folder appears in (the destination folder), you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. 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 cut or...
... files and folders by first moving them from its original location and place the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. You can recover any file in a trash can , called copying, cutting, and pasting. ... trash can paste copies of the file or folder appears in (the destination folder), you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. 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 cut or...
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... that you want to restore. These files cannot be restored. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. To empty ... Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you cannot find the file you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for...
... that you want to restore. These files cannot be restored. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. To empty ... Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you cannot find the file you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for...
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...folder that you want. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a program or a text document. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by selecting the search options that you searched for files and folders A file... or folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. So you need . Type the keyword searching in fact). When the search is rarely right ...
...folder that you want. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a program or a text document. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by selecting the search options that you searched for files and folders A file... or folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. So you need . Type the keyword searching in fact). When the search is rarely right ...