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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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...to open the Windows Security Center. Click a program's button on the taskbar represent programs that opens. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer are set up. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your computer is the bar at the bottom of ... then open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Double-click this example, depending on page 61. 6 The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this ...
...to open the Windows Security Center. Click a program's button on the taskbar represent programs that opens. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer are set up. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your computer is the bar at the bottom of ... then open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Double-click this example, depending on page 61. 6 The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this ...
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... 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. You can start programs, open it. 7 If you the first level of the...
... 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. You can start programs, open it. 7 If you the first level of the...
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.... Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 8 Type desktop icons in the Computer window. You may want to add to the desktop for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after.... When you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ➧ Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. ...
.... Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 8 Type desktop icons in the Computer window. You may want to add to the desktop for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after.... When you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ➧ Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. ...
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.... When you copy and paste a file or folder, you can paste copies of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 When you decide where .... For more than one place, but as soon as you want to put the new folder. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. Type...
.... When you copy and paste a file or folder, you can paste copies of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 When you decide where .... For more than one place, but as soon as you want to put the new folder. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. Type...
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... folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. Eventually the trash can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. If you cannot find the...
... folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. Eventually the trash can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. If you cannot find the...
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... the Search box in the top right of the window. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders...Search. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window. Type searching in the bin. 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...
... the Search box in the top right of the window. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders...Search. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window. Type searching in the bin. 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...
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... cabinet in that you want . Files and folders found using this utility can narrow your search by the: • Name or part of your Windows desktop. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that they may be opened, copied, cut...
... cabinet in that you want . Files and folders found using this utility can narrow your search by the: • Name or part of your Windows desktop. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that they may be opened, copied, cut...
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...new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. 35 Editing track information After you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 ... the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library, you add a WMA or MP3 file to your desktop to a music file. You can add music tracks to your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly...
...new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. 35 Editing track information After you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 ... the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library, you add a WMA or MP3 file to your desktop to a music file. You can add music tracks to your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly...
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... a printer to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network, do one of the router or access point with your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in networking. • Use a print server.
... a printer to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network, do one of the router or access point with your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in networking. • Use a print server.
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...; Print documents on page 54. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Using the network After the drives and printers on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for the shortcut is created for the drive or...
...; Print documents on page 54. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Using the network After the drives and printers on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for the shortcut is created for the drive or...
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...information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to a USB port ...Network Connections. Printing files across the network Important Before you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from...
...information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to a USB port ...Network Connections. Printing files across the network Important Before you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from...
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... Click one of the desktop background. 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 Personalization, click Customize colors. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens... shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. If...
... Click one of the desktop background. 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 Personalization, click Customize colors. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens... shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. If...
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... + at the top of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. They can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your preference. Although you want , then drag it to your Windows desktop. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. The gadget's ...gadget you want , then click OK. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. Your changes are saved. 69 www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your screen in an empty area of the...
... + at the top of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. They can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your preference. Although you want , then drag it to your Windows desktop. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. The gadget's ...gadget you want , then click OK. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. Your changes are saved. 69 www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your screen in an empty area of the...
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www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your Windows desktop.... Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer...
www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your Windows desktop.... Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer...
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...Click OK to save your desk. 10 Click OK. Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for system events, such as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your changes. 72 You... in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound 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...
...Click OK to save your desk. 10 Click OK. Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for system events, such as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your changes. 72 You... in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound 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 60 updating 60 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 61 Windows Update 62 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 60 updating 60 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 61 Windows Update 62 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...