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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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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 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.
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Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access... (depending on page 33. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on when the hard drive...coded red or pink. Press this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into this button ...
Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access... (depending on page 33. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on when the hard drive...coded red or pink. Press this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into this button ...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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
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... so you can record sound on your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on ...States. If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. 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 color...
... so you can record sound on your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on ...States. If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. 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 color...
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... and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing...
... and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing...
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...the browser. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you have a...; Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL....
...the browser. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you have a...; Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL....
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... voice mail, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 ...programs, then restart your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow.
... voice mail, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your computer is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 ...programs, then restart your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow.
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... with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If your Control Panel is limited to 53K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another device, make sure that... is 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 To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computer.
... with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If your Control Panel is limited to 53K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another device, make sure that... is 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 To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computer.
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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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...Security Center. 26 The icon changes appearance to use the Recycle Bin, see is the Windows desktop. Double-click this example, depending on your computer are stored. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Start button provides ...screen you discarded 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. Your desktop may appear on the menu that are available. Click the Start ...
...Security Center. 26 The icon changes appearance to use the Recycle Bin, see is the Windows desktop. Double-click this example, depending on your computer are stored. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Start button provides ...screen you discarded 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. Your desktop may appear on the menu that are available. Click the Start ...
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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. ... 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. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27 Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
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. ... 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. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27 Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
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...because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. Type the keyword desktop icons in the taskbar opens the window again. 28 Identifying window items When you want to add an icon (shortcut) to ..., file, or program, a window opens on the taskbar. 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 to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click...
...because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. Type the keyword desktop icons in the taskbar opens the window again. 28 Identifying window items When you want to add an icon (shortcut) to ..., file, or program, a window opens on the taskbar. 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 to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click...
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... the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just...
... the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just...
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... contents of this drive. 3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www...
... contents of this drive. 3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www...
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... any file in the Recycle Bin as long as you copy or cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is emptied. 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... there. The skills you throw away files and folders by first moving files and folders in its old location. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. The file or folder you remove the file or ...
... any file in the Recycle Bin as long as you copy or cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is emptied. 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... there. The skills you throw away files and folders by first moving files and folders in its old location. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. The file or folder you remove the file or ...
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www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. These files cannot be restored. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search ...you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all files in the bin. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click...
www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. These files cannot be restored. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search ...you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all files in the bin. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click...
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...options Search can find the file or folder that you want. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. It is rarely right on top of folders to find files meeting more... So you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more levels than file name. You can narrow... your Windows desktop. You can search by double-clicking the name in the same way as a program or a...
...options Search can find the file or folder that you want. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. It is rarely right on top of folders to find files meeting more... So you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more levels than file name. You can narrow... your Windows desktop. You can search by double-clicking the name in the same way as a program or a...