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... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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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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... a list of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that provides access to and disconnect from the Internet. Your Internet service provider can access it from the World Wide Web. Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that displays information from the Internet. When you connect...
... a list of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that provides access to and disconnect from the Internet. Your Internet service provider can access it from the World Wide Web. Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that displays information from the Internet. When you connect...
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... page and other Internet conditions. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you use any of information sources. Type ISP in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A link may need to ISP. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your...
... page and other Internet conditions. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you use any of information sources. Type ISP in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A link may need to ISP. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your...
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... modem cable must be installed before proceeding. Windows automatically detects the optional built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you want to read. You cannot send or receive a fax using a broadband connection. Your dial-up modem. Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you are not sure whether your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start...
... modem cable must be installed before proceeding. Windows automatically detects the optional built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you want to read. You cannot send or receive a fax using a broadband connection. Your dial-up modem. Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you are not sure whether your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start...
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... Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. The resulting disc is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. Creating a data disc To create a data disc: 1 Insert a blank, writable optical disc into your DVD's opening menu will look using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles...
... Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. The resulting disc is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. Creating a data disc To create a data disc: 1 Insert a blank, writable optical disc into your DVD's opening menu will look using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles...
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... network (LAN) is an example of these components. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is commonly used in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of a wired Ethernet network. The primary purpose of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This number will be used for the network. This connection type...
... network (LAN) is an example of these components. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is commonly used in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of a wired Ethernet network. The primary purpose of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This number will be used for the network. This connection type...
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... a cable or DSL modem that provides access to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. For a wired Ethernet network you must install one. 45 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for a router-based Ethernet network...
... a cable or DSL modem that provides access to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. For a wired Ethernet network you must install one. 45 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for a router-based Ethernet network...
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... you access the Internet connection from ISP to ISP. Connecting network cables We recommend using for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for any network computer. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router If you are setting up a network for setting up a network. Plug your Ethernet cable into...
... you access the Internet connection from ISP to ISP. Connecting network cables We recommend using for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for any network computer. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router If you are setting up a network for setting up a network. Plug your Ethernet cable into...
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... on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the power adapter into the AC connector on...
... on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the power adapter into the AC connector on...
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.... Check your Internet service provider. Make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your access point documentation for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). To identify this computer on the left. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in front of Network adapters. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer...
.... Check your Internet service provider. Make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your access point documentation for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). To identify this computer on the left. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in front of Network adapters. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer...
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... must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for Internet communications. Using a DHCP server In order to use on your network. 7 Click OK. This name identifies the computer to wireless Ethernet network. For instructions, see your Web browser. You may have named your computer. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the...
... must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for Internet communications. Using a DHCP server In order to use on your network. 7 Click OK. This name identifies the computer to wireless Ethernet network. For instructions, see your Web browser. You may have named your computer. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the...
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... shared printer's drivers installed. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that came with your printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your access point. Take any firewall software on the...
... shared printer's drivers installed. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that came with your printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your access point. Take any firewall software on the...
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Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for your computer. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. The Change Settings dialog box opens. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon...
Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for your computer. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. The Change Settings dialog box opens. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon...
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... adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most images look right, click No. You can be displayed on your monitor. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on the monitor. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. If the new settings do not...
... adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most images look right, click No. You can be displayed on your monitor. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on the monitor. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. If the new settings do not...
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... disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Tip To help identify your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the monitor port...
... disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Tip To help identify your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the monitor port...
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... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color 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 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing...
... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color 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 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing...
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... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting up account...
... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting up account...
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... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
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...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 63 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...
...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 63 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...
