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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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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
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... questions about your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. To start Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides...tests to help you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your computer's software features. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows ...
... questions about your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. To start Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides...tests to help you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your computer's software features. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows ...
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...their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. Contacting eMachines The label on how to perform a task while you can access help for Windows Media Center If your question. Additional results may be available... Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. www.emachines.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using online help If you are using the program....
...their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. Contacting eMachines The label on how to perform a task while you can access help for Windows Media Center If your question. Additional results may be available... Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. www.emachines.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using online help If you are using the program....
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... see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ 1 Click (Start) on the...
... see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ 1 Click (Start) on the...
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... windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the...
... windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the...
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www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start... location. The skills you need to copy and move a file or folder to move . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 13. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you place a...pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 Then the clipboard contains the new information only. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 13. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to copy...
www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start... location. The skills you need to copy and move a file or folder to move . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 13. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you place a...pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 Then the clipboard contains the new information only. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 13. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to copy...
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...that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. 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...3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Searching for files If you want to search on the desktop. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type searching in the bin. Type emptying the Recycle...
...that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. 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...3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Searching for files If you want to search on the desktop. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type searching in the bin. Type emptying the Recycle...
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To save the file. 3 Type a new file name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 15 The Save As dialog box opens. www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft ...
To save the file. 3 Type a new file name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 15 The Save As dialog box opens. www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft ...
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... is permanently deleted. To... Do this... Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list.
... is permanently deleted. To... Do this... Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list.
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Type ISP in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - A group of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 21 A link may need to ... an animated image. Help For more . OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using a Web page display program called a browser. Connecting to ISP. Contact your screen depends on...
Type ISP in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - A group of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 21 A link may need to ... an animated image. Help For more . OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using a Web page display program called a browser. Connecting to ISP. Contact your screen depends on...
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... is set up modem cable must be installed before proceeding. You cannot use your e-mail using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 To check your standard telephone modem to connect to send the first fax from viruses, check any...
... is set up modem cable must be installed before proceeding. You cannot use your e-mail using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 To check your standard telephone modem to connect to send the first fax from viruses, check any...
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If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the list. The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. www.emachines.com 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the menu. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 25 The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your location information, then click OK.
If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the list. The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. www.emachines.com 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the menu. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 25 The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your location information, then click OK.
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... to the appropriate place on your template. 4 To save your template. • If you want to include text that always appears on page 27. www.emachines.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New.
... to the appropriate place on your template. 4 To save your template. • If you want to include text that always appears on page 27. www.emachines.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New.
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... the optical disc drive. 31 For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to read and write data. www.emachines.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order...
... the optical disc drive. 31 For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to read and write data. www.emachines.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order...
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For the location of the microphone jacks, see "Playing audio and video files" on page 30. www.emachines.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on your computer. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To record ...
For the location of the microphone jacks, see "Playing audio and video files" on page 30. www.emachines.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on your computer. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To record ...
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... library. 35 You can add music tracks to the music library. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your desktop to your music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All...
... library. 35 You can add music tracks to the music library. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your desktop to your music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All...
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... payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. The main screen opens. 37 To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker. www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you...
... payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. The main screen opens. 37 To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker. www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you...
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... Live File System, the resulting disc is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. The files are burned to disc. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Although this blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type the title of Windows...
... Live File System, the resulting disc is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. The files are burned to disc. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Although this blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type the title of Windows...