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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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... 6 Help For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on the right. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you discarded are available. Double-click this example, depending ...You must empty the Recycle Bin to notify you when the security settings on page 12. 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 stored. Your...
... 6 Help For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on the right. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you discarded are available. Double-click this example, depending ...You must empty the Recycle Bin to notify you when the security settings on page 12. 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 stored. Your...
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... programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to 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. Type Windows Start menu in 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 lower left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open...
... programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to 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. Type Windows Start menu in 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 lower left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open...
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...Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add 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 Start, then click... Help and Support. You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 8 Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the...
...Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add 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 Start, then click... Help and Support. You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 8 Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the...
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... copying files and folders or moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy again. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside an existing folder, double-click the existing ... can paste copies of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu...
... copying files and folders or moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy again. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside an existing folder, double-click the existing ... can paste copies of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu...
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... for files" on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. In Windows, you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Eventually the trash can . If you cannot find the file you...
... for files" on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. In Windows, you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Eventually the trash can . If you cannot find the file you...
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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. 13 Searching for files If you want to search on the desktop. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Type searching...
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. 13 Searching for files If you want to search on the desktop. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Type searching...
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... and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 14 You can narrow your search by the: • Name or part of your Windows desktop. It is called browsing. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want...
... and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 14 You can narrow your search by the: • Name or part of your Windows desktop. It is called browsing. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want...
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... drop files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you are automatically added to your desktop to build a music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the music library. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click...
... drop files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you are automatically added to your desktop to build a music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the music library. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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... a printer among the computers connected to your network. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in the router or access point documentation. •...
... a printer among the computers connected to your network. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in the router or access point documentation. •...
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... folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. All shared drives and folders are shared, you want to the computer. For example, a shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to the Documents folder on another computer, the contents of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to open . 4 Double-click...
... folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. All shared drives and folders are shared, you want to the computer. For example, a shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to the Documents folder on another computer, the contents of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to open . 4 Double-click...
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...Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions. If you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file...Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. The Network Connections window opens. 55 www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB ...
...Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions. If you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file...Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. The Network Connections window opens. 55 www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB ...
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...OK. To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to use for ... as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize...
...OK. To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to use for ... as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize...
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www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your screen in the Sidebar. To configure a gadget: 1 In ... gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. Tip To shop online for more gadgets... notes To add a gadget: 1 Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of your Windows desktop.
www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your screen in the Sidebar. To configure a gadget: 1 In ... gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. Tip To shop online for more gadgets... notes To add a gadget: 1 Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of your Windows desktop.
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... the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such as ...: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary monitor port on your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
... the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such as ...: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary monitor port on your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
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.... 3 To test a sound you want . - To change the sounds that play for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error.... 10 Click OK. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds.
.... 3 To test a sound you want . - To change the sounds that play for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error.... 10 Click OK. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds.
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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...