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... 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3.
... 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3.
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Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 ...
Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 ...
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... the computer or to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. NOTE If the Restore CD is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. 4. Press the power button on your information and close...
... the computer or to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. NOTE If the Restore CD is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. 4. Press the power button on your information and close...
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...command line or operation. Changes use of the numeric keys on and off. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on the clipboard. When used with other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 changes back to the left of keyboard input ...function. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to enter alternate character codes or functions. Changes the function of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to positioning the cursor. To enable the function of the keyboard are described in ...
...command line or operation. Changes use of the numeric keys on and off. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on the clipboard. When used with other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 changes back to the left of keyboard input ...function. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to enter alternate character codes or functions. Changes the function of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to positioning the cursor. To enable the function of the keyboard are described in ...
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Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow ..., point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Using Your Computer 3-7 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Click the OK button. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Click the Close button. Select the color depth...
Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow ..., point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Using Your Computer 3-7 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Click the OK button. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Click the Close button. Select the color depth...
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... executable file for your system are in the Device Manager window if there is booting, the computer will be copied to your computer, follow the displayed messages. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. You can update drivers in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by...
... executable file for your system are in the Device Manager window if there is booting, the computer will be copied to your computer, follow the displayed messages. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. You can update drivers in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by...
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...insert the disc, play the PowerDVD as follow: Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to the widescreen mode, the display may operate improperly for an instant after the resolution change. For the DVD disc does not automatically start when you can enjoy higher-resolution... pictures, more multimedia. And press the play the DVD that supports 16:9 widescreen and the screen is changed automatically to emachines PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD. Using the PowerDVD 6-1 Using the PowerDVD NOTE The PowerDVD is available only on the PowerDVD. About DVD...
...insert the disc, play the PowerDVD as follow: Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to the widescreen mode, the display may operate improperly for an instant after the resolution change. For the DVD disc does not automatically start when you can enjoy higher-resolution... pictures, more multimedia. And press the play the DVD that supports 16:9 widescreen and the screen is changed automatically to emachines PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD. Using the PowerDVD 6-1 Using the PowerDVD NOTE The PowerDVD is available only on the PowerDVD. About DVD...
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... of the PowerDVD Add bookmark button Next subtitle button Show/Hide button Next audio stream button Next angle button Karaoke button Increase volume button Status display panel Video position slider Mute button Decrease volume button Capture frame button Go-up button Repeat button Menu button Go to bookmark button This button...
... of the PowerDVD Add bookmark button Next subtitle button Show/Hide button Next audio stream button Next angle button Karaoke button Increase volume button Status display panel Video position slider Mute button Decrease volume button Capture frame button Go-up button Repeat button Menu button Go to bookmark button This button...
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... and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is write-protected. To remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. To change the display resolution or color depth, use another diskette or check the diskette by running Check Disk. (For detail information, refer to a diskette Floppy...diskette, slide the small black tab on the back of your computer isn't connected properly. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Diskette is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the monitor. Use another diskette...
... and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is write-protected. To remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. To change the display resolution or color depth, use another diskette or check the diskette by running Check Disk. (For detail information, refer to a diskette Floppy...diskette, slide the small black tab on the back of your computer isn't connected properly. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Diskette is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the monitor. Use another diskette...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing the display on a television 76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing the display on a television 76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the...
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CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Using the mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the mouse to select objects on the display moves in all programs. 22 You can use the scroll wheel on the computer display. This illustration shows the standard mouse. Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document. You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display.
CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Using the mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the mouse to select objects on the display moves in all programs. 22 You can use the scroll wheel on the computer display. This illustration shows the standard mouse. Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document. You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display.
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... the object. This action is called double-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. For instructions on the front of the computer display. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the mouse pad. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. Move the ...see "Changing the mouse settings" on the computer display. For more information about how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left mouse button and hold ) and drag Position the pointer over the object. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Quickly press and...
... the object. This action is called double-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. For instructions on the front of the computer display. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the mouse pad. Quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. Move the ...see "Changing the mouse settings" on the computer display. For more information about how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left mouse button and hold ) and drag Position the pointer over the object. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Quickly press and...
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...and computer tools and utilities. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your computer is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the taskbar to use the Recycle Bin, see is like the top of the... icon changes appearance to permanently delete them from this icon to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. 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...
...and computer tools and utilities. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your computer is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the taskbar to use the Recycle Bin, see is like the top of the... icon changes appearance to permanently delete them from this icon to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. 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...
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Clicking an item on your files and programs to fit the entire computer display. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Description Clicking the maximize button expands ... in the Search box, then click the arrow. To view the drives on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize...
Clicking an item on your files and programs to fit the entire computer display. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Description Clicking the maximize button expands ... in the Search box, then click the arrow. To view the drives on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize...
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.... ISP Servers let you connect to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up telephone modem. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. ■ A Web browser-a program that connects your computer to... other computers can access this network by connecting your computer to an ISP, the ISP server lets you need: ■ A modem-a device that displays information from the Internet.
.... ISP Servers let you connect to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up telephone modem. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. ■ A Web browser-a program that connects your computer to... other computers can access this network by connecting your computer to an ISP, the ISP server lets you need: ■ A modem-a device that displays information from the Internet.
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www.emachines.com Setting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to ... to connect to you on a Web page called a Web site. Contact your e-mail and Web browsing session, then disconnect when you view using a Web page display program called a browser. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is called links or hyperlinks. Information on how to connect to the Internet...
www.emachines.com Setting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to ... to connect to you on a Web page called a Web site. Contact your e-mail and Web browsing session, then disconnect when you view using a Web page display program called a browser. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is called links or hyperlinks. Information on how to connect to the Internet...
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... Connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or ... a Web site Help and Support For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com To learn more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar.
... Connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or ... a Web site Help and Support For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com To learn more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar.
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CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
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.... Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer.... The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 ...
.... Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer.... The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 ...
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... out jack. If your computer. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. 76 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is in Category View, click Appearance and... Themes. 6 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Video out or S-Video out jack on your computer...
... out jack. If your computer. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. 76 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is in Category View, click Appearance and... Themes. 6 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Video out or S-Video out jack on your computer...