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... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 10 Viewing...
... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 10 Viewing...
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Chapter 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
Chapter 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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... an item on page 12. Help For more information, see "Deleting files and folders" on the menu that you discarded are stored. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that opens. The Recycle Bin is the bar at the bottom of the ...personalized work space where you open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on the taskbar near the clock. The desktop is the Windows desktop. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin,...
... an item on page 12. Help For more information, see "Deleting files and folders" on the menu that you discarded are stored. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that opens. The Recycle Bin is the bar at the bottom of the ...personalized work space where you open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on the taskbar near the clock. The desktop is the Windows desktop. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin,...
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... see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All...
... see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All...
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... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 8 Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you want to add an icon (shortcut) ...to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you double-click the icon for that you double-click the Local Disk...
... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 8 Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you want to add an icon (shortcut) ...to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you double-click the icon for that you double-click the Local Disk...
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... to move . A copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. 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 an existing folder, double-click the existing folder.... 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu...
... to move . A copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. 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 an existing folder, double-click the existing folder.... 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu...
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... trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. The file or folder you want to empty the bin. If...
... trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. The file or folder you want to empty the bin. If...
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... from the list in the results window. Windows permanently deletes all of the file and folder names containing the letters you are stored on the desktop. Windows asks you if you typed. 3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Files and folders found... for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
... from the list in the results window. Windows permanently deletes all of the file and folder names containing the letters you are stored on the desktop. Windows asks you if you typed. 3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Files and folders found... for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
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You can narrow your Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help ...
You can narrow your Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help ...
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... or your music library. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you download are automatically added to your desktop to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. 35 Editing track information After you add... to your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by sorting, and add information to build a music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to a music file.
... or your music library. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you download are automatically added to your desktop to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. 35 Editing track information After you add... to your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by sorting, and add information to build a music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to a music file.
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... Internet service provider. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of your computers, you are using security. Right-click on page 52. • Connect your printer to your router's or...
... Internet service provider. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of your computers, you are using security. Right-click on page 52. • Connect your printer to your router's or...
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... program for the shortcut is created on computer 2 to share, then click Sharing on computer 1. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on your desktop. 3 Click × to open . 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to close the window. Using...
... program for the shortcut is created on computer 2 to share, then click Sharing on computer 1. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on your desktop. 3 Click × to open . 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to close the window. Using...
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... can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and ... 2 Click the arrow button to the Bluetooth personal area network. Printing files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. The Network ...
... can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and ... 2 Click the arrow button to the Bluetooth personal area network. Printing files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. The Network ...
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...applied. 3 For even more color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. If the location you want is not in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture ...and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under...
...applied. 3 For even more color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. If the location you want is not in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture ...and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under...
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...top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of your screen in the Sidebar. They can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your preference. Although you can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. The gadget's... configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. To delete...
...top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of your screen in the Sidebar. They can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your preference. Although you can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. The gadget's... configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. To delete...
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... into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download... new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the screens on your computer. A large number appears on your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. The Display Settings dialog box opens...
... into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download... new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the screens on your computer. A large number appears on your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. The Display Settings dialog box opens...
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To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging... Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error ... the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your changes. 72
To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging... Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error ... the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your changes. 72
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...VGA) 71 projector 71 VGA 71 copying files across network 55 files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34 customizing 65 cutting files and folders 11...scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 ...
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www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 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 ... Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 keyboard 17 pasting 17 renaming files and folders 17 selecting adjacent items...
www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 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 ... Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 keyboard 17 pasting 17 renaming files and folders 17 selecting adjacent items...