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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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... more information, see "Using the World Wide Web" on the World Wide Web, you need : • A modem-a device that displays information from the World Wide Web. Your Internet service provider can access it from the Internet. To minimize the cost for a list of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that connects your computer. With this network by connecting your computer to...
... more information, see "Using the World Wide Web" on the World Wide Web, you need : • A modem-a device that displays information from the World Wide Web. Your Internet service provider can access it from the Internet. To minimize the cost for a list of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that connects your computer. With this network by connecting your computer to...
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... Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you view using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type ISP in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that a Web...
... Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you view using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type ISP in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that a Web...
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... about using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your e-mail. You can connect your computer to your computer. To send a fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of your e-mail in the lower left corner of the window. 23 To check your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click...
... about using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your e-mail. You can connect your computer to your computer. To send a fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of your e-mail in the lower left corner of the window. 23 To check your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click...
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... the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. The files are burned to the disc. Creating and copying data discs You can be read by all operating systems. The following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your optical disc drive. Your DVD is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. www.emachines.com...
... the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. The files are burned to the disc. Creating and copying data discs You can be read by all operating systems. The following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your optical disc drive. Your DVD is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. www.emachines.com...
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... router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is located on a home network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This number will be used for the network. This connection type is made possible with Bluetooth. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
... router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is located on a home network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This number will be used for the network. This connection type is made possible with Bluetooth. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
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...; Ethernet cables connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. If 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 additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network...
...; Ethernet cables connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. If 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 additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network...
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... for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you begin setting up your network, you do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your ISP. A router lets you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. Connecting network cables We recommend using category...
... for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you begin setting up your network, you do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your ISP. A router lets you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. Connecting network cables We recommend using category...
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... or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. As each computer is connected to communicate. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on your wireless computers. 47 A wireless Ethernet network uses...
... or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. As each computer is connected to communicate. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on your wireless computers. 47 A wireless Ethernet network uses...
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... a network. Establishing your current setup. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your computer is not working correctly. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the left. Before you begin setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). If one is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is listed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The wireless Ethernet device installed...
... a network. Establishing your current setup. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your computer is not working correctly. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the left. Before you begin setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). If one is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is listed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The wireless Ethernet device installed...
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... computer. Use a computer name of up the network connection on your computer. 50 This is automatically installed as for all computers in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you are not allowed. You may have a name, type a unique computer name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to...
... computer. Use a computer name of up the network connection on your computer. 50 This is automatically installed as for all computers in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you are not allowed. You may have a name, type a unique computer name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to...
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... the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Modify the security settings to match the settings you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your access point. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
... the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Modify the security settings to match the settings you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your access point. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
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... schedule automatic updates. BigFix monitors your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to open BigFix. 64 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Your computer...
... schedule automatic updates. BigFix monitors your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to open BigFix. 64 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Your computer...
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... screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor. Most images look right, click No. Type adjusting monitor settings in your monitor. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen...
... screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor. Most images look right, click No. Type adjusting monitor settings in your monitor. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen...
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... necessary. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the 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...
... necessary. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the 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...
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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...