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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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Thank you ! Thank you for your eMachines computer. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase!
Thank you ! Thank you for your eMachines computer. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase!
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Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from eMachines partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
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If you 're looking for. 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 easily accessible. Just click... what 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...
If you 're looking for. 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 easily accessible. Just click... what 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...
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...computers. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your online user guide for easy-to-...understand information on your eMachines computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your...
...computers. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your online user guide for easy-to-...understand information on your eMachines computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your...
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... up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Just connect your way. The address bar is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.emachines.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you...
... up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Just connect your way. The address bar is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.emachines.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you...
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..., click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for your new eMachines computer.
..., click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for your new eMachines computer.
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... the items you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in the disc drive on your eMachines computer. Create a DVD To save them to the Music folder. When your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To...
... the items you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see "Using Multimedia" in the disc drive on your eMachines computer. Create a DVD To save them to the Music folder. When your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To...
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... of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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...
... of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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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BigFix monitors your computer 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. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will ...
BigFix monitors your computer 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. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will ...
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To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and ...
To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and ...
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
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If you restore your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
If you restore your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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Contents Chapter 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 ...
Contents Chapter 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 ...
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www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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...from all of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows...2 You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the best product possible. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ...
...from all of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows...2 You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the best product possible. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ...
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...your question. You can research a topic or learn how to which you can access help information by selecting a topic from the list. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search,...Search Help box, then press ENTER. Available information depends on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are discussed. 3 Contacting eMachines The label on your computer contains information that most online help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Using online...
...your question. You can research a topic or learn how to which you can access help information by selecting a topic from the list. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search,...Search Help box, then press ENTER. Available information depends on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are discussed. 3 Contacting eMachines The label on your computer contains information that most online help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Using online...
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... Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
... Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
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... the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its own menus, icons, and controls. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is...
... the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its own menus, icons, and controls. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is...