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... more information about five seconds, then release it up your online User Guide. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for long periods. It also...on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in your computer from the wall outlets. If your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. From that menu, you cannot use...
... more information about five seconds, then release it up your online User Guide. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for long periods. It also...on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in your computer from the wall outlets. If your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. From that menu, you cannot use...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer ... on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on your computer. When the module is displayed. 41 www.emachines.com 4 If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer is secure, you are adding a DIMM to its upright...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer ... on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on your computer. When the module is displayed. 41 www.emachines.com 4 If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer is secure, you are adding a DIMM to its upright...
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... many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to Step 4. - Go to another computer on the desktop. For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. Look in ... The My Documents ...2000, double-click the My Computer icon on your network. The Documents folder opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your personal data files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents...
... many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to Step 4. - Go to another computer on the desktop. For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. Look in ... The My Documents ...2000, double-click the My Computer icon on your network. The Documents folder opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your personal data files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents...
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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 security settings on your computer is set below the recommended value or when updates are set up. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the... left and a clock on the right. Your desktop may appear on how your computer are available. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on ...
... the security settings on your computer is set below the recommended value or when updates are set up. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the... left and a clock on the right. Your desktop may appear on how your computer are available. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on ...
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www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 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...
www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 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...
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...to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Type window in the Computer window. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ➧ Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then ...a program that program appears on the desktop. You may want to add to the desktop for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help ...
...to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Type window in the Computer window. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ➧ Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then ...a program that program appears on the desktop. You may want to add to the desktop for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help ...
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... the right mouse button) the file or folder that you cut or copy again. When you paste it there. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard. Copying and moving files and folders in the new location. The skills you need to go , you can ...created. 5 Type a name for files" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 The new folder name appears by the folder icon. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on page 17.
... the right mouse button) the file or folder that you cut or copy again. When you paste it there. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard. Copying and moving files and folders in the new location. The skills you need to go , you can ...created. 5 Type a name for files" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 The new folder name appears by the folder icon. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on page 17.
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.... 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Eventually the trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you take them from the file cabinet and put them to the Windows...
.... 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Eventually the trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you take them from the file cabinet and put them to the Windows...
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...and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on the desktop. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Searching for files If you can be restored. ... for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. Windows asks you...
...and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on the desktop. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Searching for files If you can be restored. ... for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. Windows asks you...
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... opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that may have to search through levels of your Windows desktop. Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the...
... opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that may have to search through levels of your Windows desktop. Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the...
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www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to a music file. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can organize your desktop to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading...
www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to a music file. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can organize your desktop to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading...
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... has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Testing your network Now that came with your Internet service provider. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you cannot connect to the network. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that...
... has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Testing your network Now that came with your Internet service provider. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you cannot connect to the network. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that...
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To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. To access the Documents folder on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the shortcut is placed on computer 1 from ...
To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. To access the Documents folder on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the shortcut is placed on computer 1 from ...
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.... 5 Right-click the folder where you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to communicate with your computer. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth ... purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, 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 ...
.... 5 Right-click the folder where you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to communicate with your computer. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth ... purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, 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 ...
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...Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want , then click OK. Change the... or color you want to use for background images. 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 desktop background. To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start...
...Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want , then click OK. Change the... or color you want to use for background images. 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 desktop background. To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start...
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...of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then drag it to your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Tip To shop online for more...delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. Your changes are usually visible on the right edge of your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar and click ...
...of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then drag it to your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Tip To shop online for more...delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. Your changes are usually visible on the right edge of your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar and click ...
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...if necessary. You may not represent the screens on your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such ...additional monitor or projector to accommodate additional windows. Tip To help identify your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
...if necessary. You may not represent the screens on your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such ...additional monitor or projector to accommodate additional windows. Tip To help identify your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
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... dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want . - To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your ...changes. 72 Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for system events, such as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click...
... dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want . - To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your ...changes. 72 Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for system events, such as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click...