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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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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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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... MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 33. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™...
... MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 33. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™...
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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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... audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a microphone into this...jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case. 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 preset at...
... audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a microphone into this...jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case. 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 preset at...
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... tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer. ...www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the ...
... tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer. ...www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the ...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP may be having technical difficulties. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you have been ..., click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are unable to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP may be having technical difficulties. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you have been ..., click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are unable to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See "Desktop PC Back" 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 Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Also...9632; Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Also...9632; Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet...
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...telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Contact your computer. The problem may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect... 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 If your Control Panel is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the telephone line is not recognized by your computer. Your ...
...telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Contact your computer. The problem may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect... 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 If your Control Panel is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the telephone line is not recognized by your computer. Your ...
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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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... where you see "Deleting files and folders" on the right. Click a program's button on the taskbar near the clock. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. After your computer are set up. 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. Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them...
... where you see "Deleting files and folders" on the right. Click a program's button on the taskbar near the clock. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. After your computer are set up. 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. Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them...
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... files, 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. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow... 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
... files, 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. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow... 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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... button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. Help 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 an icon (shortcut) to the... desktop for a program that you want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Clicking the program button in the ...
... button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. Help 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 an icon (shortcut) to the... desktop for a program that you want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Clicking the program button in the ...
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... 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. 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..., then click My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. 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..., then click My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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..., click Show the contents of this drive. The new folder is stored in the Search box, then click the arrow. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. ...CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder.
..., click Show the contents of this drive. The new folder is stored in the Search box, then click the arrow. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. ...CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder.
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...up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. 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 folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. ...The file or folder you cut or copy again. 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...
...up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. 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 folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. ...The file or folder you cut or copy again. 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, click the.... Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the ... it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. For instructions on how to delete, see "Using shortcuts" on page 33. 2 Click File, then click Delete. CHAPTER 4:...
www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the.... Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the ... it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. For instructions on how to delete, see "Using shortcuts" on page 33. 2 Click File, then click Delete. CHAPTER 4:...
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...in the same way as a program or a text document. So you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you searched for files and ...file cabinet in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more levels than file name. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that may have to search through...
...in the same way as a program or a text document. So you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you searched for files and ...file cabinet in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more levels than file name. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that may have to search through...