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Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you ! Thank you get started with your eMachines computer. Thank you for your purchase!
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you ! Thank you get started with your eMachines computer. Thank you for your purchase!
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Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
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we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your computer This is the Windows desktop. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your computer This is the Windows desktop. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
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Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your computer. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is the command...
Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your computer. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is the command...
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From there, you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
From there, you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center!
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center!
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... you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, eMachines offers several options designed to meet your needs: • eMachines Web support-Available 24/7, eMachines' online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your... computer. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit it at www.emachines.com/support. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? eMachines'Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is ...
... you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, eMachines offers several options designed to meet your needs: • eMachines Web support-Available 24/7, eMachines' online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your... computer. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit it at www.emachines.com/support. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? eMachines'Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is ...
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You can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your eMachines computer, BigFix checks your computer for easy-to-understand information on using your online user guide for problems and conflicts and lets you can trust, ... Tutorial to people who know if it . To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. help and advice you know computers. Check your eMachines computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
You can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your eMachines computer, BigFix checks your computer for easy-to-understand information on using your online user guide for problems and conflicts and lets you can trust, ... Tutorial to people who know if it . To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. help and advice you know computers. Check your eMachines computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.emachines.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then...
... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.emachines.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then...
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Staying in the To box. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. Add a description in seconds. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of the person you want ...
Staying in the To box. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. Add a description in seconds. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of the person you want ...
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... control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in your computer, then click the Play button ( ). for your new eMachines computer. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD drive to a music CD or watch...
... control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in your computer, then click the Play button ( ). for your new eMachines computer. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD drive to a music CD or watch...
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... do it all with a DVD burner, you want to the Music folder. When your computer came with easy-to-use software already installed on your eMachines computer. If your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to save content such as data...
... do it all with a DVD burner, you want to the Music folder. When your computer came with easy-to-use software already installed on your eMachines computer. If your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to save content such as data...
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keeping your computer safe Your eMachines computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: • Windows Security-...
keeping your computer safe Your eMachines computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: • Windows Security-...
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Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you , your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security,"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers.
Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you , your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security,"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers.
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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your computer secure.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your computer secure.
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You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online user guide. 17
You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online user guide. 17
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... alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). Click here for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the eMachines Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet.
... alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). Click here for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the eMachines Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet.
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improving performance Keep your computer in your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) For more information on system recovery, see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your online user guide. 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better...
improving performance Keep your computer in your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) For more information on system recovery, see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your online user guide. 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better...
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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. You can return to one of your computer to get your computer running again. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit - restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your system, called Restore Points.
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. You can return to one of your computer to get your computer running again. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit - restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your system, called Restore Points.