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...While in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in your online...wall outlets. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Windows to save power. ...
...While in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in your online...wall outlets. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Windows to save power. ...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic ... module automatically. When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer is displayed. 41 www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer.
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic ... module automatically. When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer is displayed. 41 www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer.
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... period). You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. OR - www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your personal data files in your online User Guide. OR - For more information, see "Using Windows" in the... window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop.
... period). You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. OR - www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your personal data files in your online User Guide. OR - For more information, see "Using Windows" in the... window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop.
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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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... the right. Other buttons on how your computer is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click a program's button on page 61. 6 Double-click this example, depending on the ...then open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. For instructions on how to open the program's...
... the right. Other buttons on how your computer is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click a program's button on page 61. 6 Double-click this example, depending on the ...then open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. For instructions on how to open the program's...
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... and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see... all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 Type Windows Start menu in the Start...
... and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see... all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 Type Windows Start menu in the Start...
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... 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that program appears on the desktop. When you double-click the icon for that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search Help box, ... ENTER. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on...
... 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that program appears on the desktop. When you double-click the icon for that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search Help box, ... ENTER. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on...
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...existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. Therefore, you want to put the new folder. To move . www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard... about renaming folders, see "Viewing drives" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 10 and "Searching for the folder, then press ENTER. The skills you cut or copy until you need to go...
...existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. Therefore, you want to put the new folder. To move . www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard... about renaming folders, see "Viewing drives" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 10 and "Searching for the folder, then press ENTER. The skills you cut or copy until you need to go...
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... you cannot find the file you decide to delete. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop.
... you cannot find the file you decide to delete. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop.
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... type part of files or folders that name. • If you want to search on the desktop. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or...
... type part of files or folders that name. • If you want to search on the desktop. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or...
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You can narrow your Windows desktop. Files and folders found using this utility can search by selecting the search options that you need . So you usually will have many levels (usually ...
You can narrow your Windows desktop. Files and folders found using this utility can search by selecting the search options that you need . So you usually will have many levels (usually ...
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...having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from the Internet-When you are automatically added to your desktop to a music file. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. Editing track information After you add a WMA..., find a track quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you want to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to your music library. • Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or...
...having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from the Internet-When you are automatically added to your desktop to a music file. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. Editing track information After you add a WMA..., find a track quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you want to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to your music library. • Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or...
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... and compare the status lights on the front of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using security. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the router or...
... and compare the status lights on the front of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using security. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the router or...
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.... 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to share, then click Sharing on computer 1. To access the Documents folder on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. Opening files across the network To open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. 54...
.... 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to share, then click Sharing on computer 1. To access the Documents folder on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. Opening files across the network To open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. 54...
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.... 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD... the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. The Network Connections window opens. 55 www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, then click Paste...
.... 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD... the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. The Network Connections window opens. 55 www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, then click Paste...
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... 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. To change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click ... colors. Change the setting you want to look for the background, then click OK. 67 www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change...
... 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. To change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click ... colors. Change the setting you want to look for the background, then click OK. 67 www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change...
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...: 1 Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of your screen in the Sidebar. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your preference. They can position them anywhere on the right edge of...Get more gadgets online. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Your changes are usually visible on your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 Although you want , then click OK. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you can be moved, removed, ...
...: 1 Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of your screen in the Sidebar. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your preference. They can position them anywhere on the right edge of...Get more gadgets online. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Your changes are usually visible on your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 Although you want , then click OK. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you can be moved, removed, ...
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...connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog... computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties ...
...connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog... computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties ...
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... want . - OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound 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 messages. If you...Changing system sounds You can click and drag 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 Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on ...
... want . - OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound 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 messages. If you...Changing system sounds You can click and drag 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 Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on ...