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... Receiving and viewing a fax 29 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 31 Playing music and movies 32 Playing WAV audio files 32 Playing audio and video files 33 Playing optical discs 33 Creating audio files and music libraries 35 Creating music files 35 Building a music library 37 Editing track information 37 Creating and...
... Receiving and viewing a fax 29 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 31 Playing music and movies 32 Playing WAV audio files 32 Playing audio and video files 33 Playing optical discs 33 Creating audio files and music libraries 35 Creating music files 35 Building a music library 37 Editing track information 37 Creating and...
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Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. Rewind Play Record Fast Forward Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. The Sound Recorder opens. To play ), ... and play WAV files. WAV is a simple Windows program that lets you want to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play a WAV audio file in Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. Rewind Play Record Fast Forward Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. The Sound Recorder opens. To play ), ... and play WAV files. WAV is a simple Windows program that lets you want to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play a WAV audio file in Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.
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... CDs or playing DVDs in your computer. If you want to add an internal or external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.emachines.com. You can play optical discs using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www....emachines.com Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. Video screen Play Stop Video file...
... CDs or playing DVDs in your computer. If you want to add an internal or external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.emachines.com. You can play optical discs using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www....emachines.com Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. Video screen Play Stop Video file...
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...record), then speak into one of the Microphone jacks on page 32. The recording is the most common audio file format used for your computer. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For more information about playing WAV files, see your Windows ...system sounds. WAV is saved. 35 For the location of audio files for your Reference Guide. 2 Click Start, All ...
...record), then speak into one of the Microphone jacks on page 32. The recording is the most common audio file format used for your computer. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For more information about playing WAV files, see your Windows ...system sounds. WAV is saved. 35 For the location of audio files for your Reference Guide. 2 Click Start, All ...
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... your hard drive as it is recorded. 36 OR If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. You cannot copy tracks from a music CD to ...4 Click the arrow to open with a list of files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that contains the audio CD. 6 Click to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or...
... your hard drive as it is recorded. 36 OR If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. You cannot copy tracks from a music CD to ...4 Click the arrow to open with a list of files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that contains the audio CD. 6 Click to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or...
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... Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library, you can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you add a WMA or MP3 file to a music file. Caution During..., Artist, Album, and Genre. 5 Click OK. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. 37 You can edit the track's information. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor.
... Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library, you can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you add a WMA or MP3 file to a music file. Caution During..., Artist, Album, and Genre. 5 Click OK. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. 37 You can edit the track's information. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor.
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... your home video camera supports it, it can be connected to your computer so that you capture and edit full-motion video, single images, and audio through the IEEE 1394 port (optional) on how to create video, see your camera's user guide. Windows Movie Maker recognizes your computer. OR If a dialog...
... your home video camera supports it, it can be connected to your computer so that you capture and edit full-motion video, single images, and audio through the IEEE 1394 port (optional) on how to create video, see your camera's user guide. Windows Movie Maker recognizes your computer. OR If a dialog...
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... (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry button Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Give you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. ...
... (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry button Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Give you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. ...
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...-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. Audio is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. For the location of the video jacks on your computer, see the...
...-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. Audio is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. For the location of the video jacks on your computer, see the...
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... for files and folders 14 C cable modem 21, 46, 51 capturing video to computer 38 CD adding tracks to your library 37 creating audio 40 creating data 41 editing track information 37 playing music 33 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 8 closing program 8, 18 window ...saver 61 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 49 disconnecting from Internet 21 display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 61 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating...
... for files and folders 14 C cable modem 21, 46, 51 capturing video to computer 38 CD adding tracks to your library 37 creating audio 40 creating data 41 editing track information 37 playing music 33 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 8 closing program 8, 18 window ...saver 61 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 49 disconnecting from Internet 21 display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 61 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating...
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... 67 moving files 10 folders 10 MP3 file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 33 MPEG file playing 33 multimedia playing audio CD 33 playing DVD 33 recording audio 35 using Windows Media Player 33 multiple monitors 63 music library building 37 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 48 workgroup 48...
... 67 moving files 10 folders 10 MP3 file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 33 MPEG file playing 33 multimedia playing audio CD 33 playing DVD 33 recording audio 35 using Windows Media Player 33 multiple monitors 63 music library building 37 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 48 workgroup 48...
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www.emachines.com O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18 playing audio CD 33 audio file 32, 33 Media Player file 33 multimedia files 33 music CD 33 Windows Media Player file 33 power advanced... items in list 18 selecting items in list 18 switching between files, folders, or programs 18 software See programs Sound Recorder playing file 32 recording audio 35 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 49 support using 2 S-Video (TV) out jack 64 T taskbar 6 TCP/IP...
www.emachines.com O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18 playing audio CD 33 audio file 32, 33 Media Player file 33 multimedia files 33 music CD 33 Windows Media Player file 33 power advanced... items in list 18 selecting items in list 18 switching between files, folders, or programs 18 software See programs Sound Recorder playing file 32 recording audio 35 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 49 support using 2 S-Video (TV) out jack 64 T taskbar 6 TCP/IP...
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... Web (WWW) 21 downloading files 22 W WAV file 33 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 window 8 close button 8 closing 8, 18 maximize button 8 menu bar 8 minimize button 8 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 13 Security Center 80... Guide 43 remote control 42 Windows Media Player building music library 37 creating music files 36 creating WMA files 36 editing tack information 37 playing audio CD 33 playing audio file 33 viewing video file 33 Windows Movie Maker 86
... Web (WWW) 21 downloading files 22 W WAV file 33 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 window 8 close button 8 closing 8, 18 maximize button 8 menu bar 8 minimize button 8 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 13 Security Center 80... Guide 43 remote control 42 Windows Media Player building music library 37 creating music files 36 creating WMA files 36 editing tack information 37 playing audio CD 33 playing audio file 33 viewing video file 33 Windows Movie Maker 86
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... the mouse 21 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Adjusting the volume 25 Configuring the audio jacks 26 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 27 i
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... the mouse 21 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Adjusting the volume 25 Configuring the audio jacks 26 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 27 i
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www.emachines.com Transferring Internet settings 64 Installing your old printer or scanner 65 Installing your old programs 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 67 Safety guidelines 68 First steps 68 Troubleshooting 69 Add-in cards 69 Audio 69 CD or DVD drives 69 DVD drives 69 Ethernet 70 Expansion cards 71 File management 71 Hard... 84 Passwords 85 Power 86 Printer 86 Sound 88 Recovering your system 89 Recovering your system 89 Telephone support 93 Before calling Customer Care 93 eMachines contact information 95 Self-help 95 iii
www.emachines.com Transferring Internet settings 64 Installing your old printer or scanner 65 Installing your old programs 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 67 Safety guidelines 68 First steps 68 Troubleshooting 69 Add-in cards 69 Audio 69 CD or DVD drives 69 DVD drives 69 Ethernet 70 Expansion cards 71 File management 71 Hard... 84 Passwords 85 Power 86 Printer 86 Sound 88 Recovering your system 89 Recovering your system 89 Telephone support 93 Before calling Customer Care 93 eMachines contact information 95 Self-help 95 iii
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...computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. For more information For more information about your computer, visit eMachines' Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This...access the User Guide: • Click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your model...
...computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. For more information For more information about your computer, visit eMachines' Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This...access the User Guide: • Click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your model...
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...this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information about ... drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. This jack is color-coded pink. www.emachines.com Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. Insert a memory...
...this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information about ... drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. This jack is color-coded pink. www.emachines.com Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. Insert a memory...
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... tuner (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors (optional) PS/2 mouse port Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem (line) jack Telephone jack Component Voltage switch Icon Description The switch is set to...
... tuner (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors (optional) PS/2 mouse port Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem (line) jack Telephone jack Component Voltage switch Icon Description The switch is set to...
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... these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 14. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 27. For more information on connecting power, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 26. Connect this... this jack for digital sound. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this screw before opening the case. Remove this optional jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF output jack ...
... these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 14. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 27. For more information on connecting power, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 26. Connect this... this jack for digital sound. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this screw before opening the case. Remove this optional jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF output jack ...
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... modem cable into a port on page 26. Plug the cord from your computer (Default). For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your telephone into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. For more...Out Your Computer Component Icon Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in/side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug a ...
... modem cable into a port on page 26. Plug the cord from your computer (Default). For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your telephone into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. For more...Out Your Computer Component Icon Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in/side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Description Plug a ...