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... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
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DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front...the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory...
...and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front...the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory...
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Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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... as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this connector. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the... source (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded blue. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11
... as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this connector. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the... source (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded blue. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11
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When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an ...empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the...
When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an ...empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the...
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...Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of ...correctly. - If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to which you are using a ...
...Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of ...correctly. - If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to which you are using a ...
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...the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for ...from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, ...
...the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for ...from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, ...
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...lower the speed even further. Your ISP may cause problems with a different communications program. The problem may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 ...Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com Contact your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click...
...lower the speed even further. Your ISP may cause problems with a different communications program. The problem may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 ...Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com Contact your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click...
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ... Enhanced keyboard 20 Standard keyboard 21 Keyboard features 21 Using the mouse 22 Adjusting the volume 23 Chapter 4: Using Windows XP 25 Using the Windows desktop 26 Using the Start menu 27 Adding icons to the...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ... Enhanced keyboard 20 Standard keyboard 21 Keyboard features 21 Using the mouse 22 Adjusting the volume 23 Chapter 4: Using Windows XP 25 Using the Windows desktop 26 Using the Start menu 27 Adding icons to the...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 110 Changing the desktop background 111 Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 110 Changing the desktop background 111 Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113...
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CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Using shortcuts
CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Using shortcuts
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... and other tasks. Click the Start button, then open the Windows Security Center. 26 After your computer are set up. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin...a program's button on the right. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. Description The taskbar...
... and other tasks. Click the Start button, then open the Windows Security Center. 26 After your computer are set up. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin...a program's button on the right. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. Description The taskbar...
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Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. ... menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . 27 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or...
Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. ... menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . 27 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or...
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... and controls. Clicking the program button in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer ... window to a button on the desktop. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Most windows include ...
... and controls. Clicking the program button in the Search box, then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer ... window to a button on the desktop. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Most windows include ...
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... Disc drive 29 Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just...
... Disc drive 29 Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just...
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... inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. If you double-click its icon,... your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 The new folder is your computer. Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets...
... inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. If you double-click its icon,... your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 The new folder is your computer. Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets...
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...paper files and folders, you remove the file or folder from the file cabinet and put them to the Windows trash can . www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you want to... copy. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. A copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder...
...paper files and folders, you remove the file or folder from the file cabinet and put them to the Windows trash can . www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you want to... copy. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. A copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder...
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..., then click Restore. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the arrow. These files cannot be restored. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. ... Yes. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows returns the deleted files or folders ...
..., then click Restore. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the arrow. These files cannot be restored. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. ... Yes. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows returns the deleted files or folders ...
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.... It is rarely right on . When the search is called browsing. 34 Using advanced search options Search can narrow your Windows desktop. So you want. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. You can find the file or folder that may have to search through levels of folders to find...
.... It is rarely right on . When the search is called browsing. 34 Using advanced search options Search can narrow your Windows desktop. So you want. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. You can find the file or folder that may have to search through levels of folders to find...