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... electrical power from the wall outlets. If your computer is the easiest way to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information on your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and... it does not turn off your computer completely off, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Putting your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes.
... electrical power from the wall outlets. If your computer is the easiest way to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information on your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and... it does not turn off your computer completely off, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Putting your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes.
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... the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - When the module is displayed. 41 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer...
... the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - When the module is displayed. 41 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer...
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...files in the Documents or My Documents folder. OR - The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your personal data files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents... opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. OR - For more information, see "Using Windows" in ... You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension...
...files in the Documents or My Documents folder. OR - The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your personal data files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents... opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. OR - For more information, see "Using Windows" in ... You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension...
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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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.... The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on the taskbar near the clock. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Other buttons on how to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. . For...icon may be different from your computer. For instructions on the taskbar represent programs that are running. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. The Recycle ...
.... The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on the taskbar near the clock. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Other buttons on how to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. . For...icon may be different from your computer. For instructions on the taskbar represent programs that are running. Chapter 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. The Recycle ...
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... and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 Type Windows Start menu in the...
... and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 Type Windows Start menu in the...
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...items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for that you double-click the icon for a program ...that program appears on the desktop. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which...
...items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for that you double-click the icon for a program ...that program appears on the desktop. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which...
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...the Windows clipboard. To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you paste it . 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 folder. 4 ... 10 and "Searching for files" 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), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 ...
...the Windows clipboard. To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you paste it . 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 folder. 4 ... 10 and "Searching for files" 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), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 ...
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..., see "Shortcuts" on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. In Windows, you moved appears in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. You can . If you cannot find the...
..., see "Shortcuts" on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. In Windows, you moved appears in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. You can . If you cannot find the...
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... the Search utility. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on the desktop. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that you typed. 3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the bin. www...
... the Search utility. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on the desktop. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that you typed. 3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the bin. www...
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..., then click Help and Support. It is called browsing. You can search by selecting the search options that you want . You can narrow your Windows desktop. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in the results window. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click...
..., then click Help and Support. It is called browsing. You can search by selecting the search options that you want . You can narrow your Windows desktop. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in the results window. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click...
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...informational fields). 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 the music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) ... MP3 files that you create MP3 or WMA files from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to your desktop to build a music library. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can add music...
...informational fields). 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 the music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) ... MP3 files that you create MP3 or WMA files from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to your desktop to build a music library. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can add music...
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... connect to the network, do one of the router or access point with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your router or access point if the router or access point...
... connect to the network, do one of the router or access point with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your router or access point if the router or access point...
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... Network. 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 each network computer are listed. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and...
... Network. 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 each network computer are listed. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and...
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...click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, 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, you must install the device, then connect to , then click Paste. Bluetooth ... the manufacturer's Web site. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. To connect to a USB port on your printer or from . If you want to print, then click Print....
...click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, 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, you must install the device, then connect to , then click Paste. Bluetooth ... the manufacturer's Web site. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. To connect to a USB port on your printer or from . If you want to print, then click Print....
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...For even more color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. 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...such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change 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...
...For even more color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. 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...such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change 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...
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...the Sidebar. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then click OK. Although you want , then drag it to your Windows desktop. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then... online. They can position them anywhere on your screen in an empty area of your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your preference....
...the Sidebar. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then click OK. Although you want , then drag it to your Windows desktop. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then... online. They can position them anywhere on your screen in an empty area of your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your preference....
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...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. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip To help identify your computer. A large number... video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. If your computer. For the location of the primary display, or as an extension to accommodate additional windows. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings...
...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. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip To help identify your computer. A large number... video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. If your computer. For the location of the primary display, or as an extension to accommodate additional windows. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings...
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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 The Sound dialog box ... the Program list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - 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.
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 The Sound dialog box ... the Program list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - 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.