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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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...click this example, depending on page 62. 6 Help For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Click a program's button on the taskbar near the clock. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your personalized work space where ... containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the menu that are available. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. Other buttons on...
...click this example, depending on page 62. 6 Help For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Click a program's button on the taskbar near the clock. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your personalized work space where ... containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the menu that are available. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. Other buttons on...
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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 all ... your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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 all ... your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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... then press ENTER. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á right-click program Á Send To Á Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs...shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click ...
... then press ENTER. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á right-click program Á Send To Á Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs...shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click ...
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... or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 10 and "Searching for the folder, then press ENTER. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4... temporarily stores it there. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. Copying and moving files and folders in the new location. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on page 17...
... or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 10 and "Searching for the folder, then press ENTER. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4... temporarily stores it there. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. Copying and moving files and folders in the new location. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on page 17...
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... them in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on how to delete, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste.
... them in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on how to delete, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste.
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.... The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the results window. Files and folders found... Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your hard drive, you are stored on the desktop. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the bin.
.... The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the results window. Files and folders found... Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your hard drive, you are stored on the desktop. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the bin.
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..., folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that you need is called browsing. You can narrow your Windows desktop. You can search by selecting the search options that they may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results...
..., folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that you need is called browsing. You can narrow your Windows desktop. You can search by selecting the search options that they may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results...
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The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. If you download are having trouble playing a downloaded file... Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you can organize your desktop to your music library. You can add music tracks to your music library by: • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you create MP3 or...
The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. If you download are having trouble playing a downloaded file... Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you can organize your desktop to your music library. You can add music tracks to your music library by: • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you create MP3 or...
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... point is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your computers, you are unable to connect to the network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is set on wireless security, refer to the documentation that...
... point is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your computers, you are unable to connect to the network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is set on wireless security, refer to the documentation that...
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... icon. The Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click Turn on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. To access the Documents folder on page 54. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Opening files...
... icon. The Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click Turn on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. To access the Documents folder on page 54. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Opening files...
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www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow .... If you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. These devices may have built-in . To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click...
www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow .... If you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. These devices may have built-in . To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click...
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... 3 Click the picture or color you want, then click OK. Change the setting you want to use for background images. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to look for the background, then click OK...The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click 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 window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and...
... 3 Click the picture or color you want, then click OK. Change the setting you want to use for background images. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to look for the background, then click OK...The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click 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 window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and...
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...: 1 Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. They can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your preference. The gadget...
...: 1 Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. They can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your preference. The gadget...
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... cable into an AC power outlet, 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. A large number appears on the screen of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality... if necessary. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 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. The Display Settings dialog box...
... cable into an AC power outlet, 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. A large number appears on the screen of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality... if necessary. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 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. The Display Settings dialog box...
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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. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the... "2" monitor icon to save your changes. 72 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 want associated with the event.
... 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. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the... "2" monitor icon to save your changes. 72 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 want associated with the event.
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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...