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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 "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. 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 This is the Windows desktop 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop.
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 "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. 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 This is the Windows desktop 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows 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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...available. The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that opens. The icon changes appearance to notify you discarded are set up. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. Click a program's button on the taskbar to open ... Double-click this example, depending on how your computer is the bar at the bottom of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open the Windows Security Center. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Start button provides access ...
...available. The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that opens. The icon changes appearance to notify you discarded are set up. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. Click a program's button on the taskbar to open ... Double-click this example, depending on how your computer is the bar at the bottom of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open the Windows Security Center. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Start button provides access ...
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... folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
... folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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...then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 8 Chapter 2: ...example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. A shortcut icon for a program that program appears on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help ...
...then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 8 Chapter 2: ...example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. A shortcut icon for a program that program appears on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help ...
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... or folder that you want the file or folder to put the new folder. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer... place, but as soon as you want to copy and move . Then the clipboard contains the new information only. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you copy or cut and paste a file or folder, you need to create a new...
... or folder that you want the file or folder to put the new folder. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer... place, but as soon as you want to copy and move . Then the clipboard contains the new information only. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you copy or cut and paste a file or folder, you need to create a new...
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Windows moves the files and folders to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders ...
Windows moves the files and folders to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders ...
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... emptying the Recycle Bin in the bin. 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 folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Searching for files If you are stored on the desktop. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the list. Windows asks you if you are sure ...
... emptying the Recycle Bin in the bin. 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 folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Searching for files If you are stored on the desktop. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the list. Windows asks you if you are sure ...
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... and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in which it was created or modified You can narrow your Windows desktop. It is usually on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on. This is rarely right on top of a name • Creation date • Modification...
... and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in which it was created or modified You can narrow your Windows desktop. It is usually on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on. This is rarely right on top of a name • Creation date • Modification...
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...; Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your music library by sorting, and add information to a music file. If you can add music tracks to your desktop to your music library. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you are automatically added to the music... track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. 35 www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor.
...; Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your music library by sorting, and add information to a music file. If you can add music tracks to your desktop to your music library. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you are automatically added to the music... track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. 35 www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor.
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Testing your network Now that your home network is set on your access point. If you are using security. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can add a printer to your network is plugged in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a ...
Testing your network Now that your home network is set on your access point. If you are using security. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can add a printer to your network is plugged in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a ...
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... to close the window. Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to a network drive After a shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the file you want to open. 2 Click...
... to close the window. Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to a network drive After a shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the file you want to open. 2 Click...
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... on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to , then click Paste. If you are using a desktop computer or if your printer or from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy... the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to...
... on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to , then click Paste. If you are using a desktop computer or if your printer or from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy... the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to...
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...the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To 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), Control ...one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control...
...the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To 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), Control ...one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control...
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... click Add Gadgets. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Although you can position them anywhere on your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your...
... click Add Gadgets. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Although you can position them anywhere on your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your...
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...installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your Windows desktop. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second..., then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors...
...installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your Windows desktop. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second..., then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. 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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... 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your desk. 10 Click OK. If you do not see the sound file in... click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want associated with the event. To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged...
... 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your desk. 10 Click OK. If you do not see the sound file in... click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want associated with the event. To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged...
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...VGA) 71 projector 71 VGA 71 copying files across network 55 files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34 customizing 65 cutting files and folders 11...scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 ...
...VGA) 71 projector 71 VGA 71 copying files across network 55 files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34 customizing 65 cutting files and folders 11...scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 ...
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www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... Security Center 62 Windows Update 63 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 keyboard 17 pasting 17 renaming files and folders 17 selecting adjacent items...
www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... Security Center 62 Windows Update 63 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 keyboard 17 pasting 17 renaming files and folders 17 selecting adjacent items...