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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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..., MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store ... Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader...
..., MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store ... Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader...
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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. 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
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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 ... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on your computer is color-coded lime green. The switch is operating in the United States. If your computer...
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 ... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on your computer is color-coded lime green. The switch is operating in the United States. If your computer...
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... module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 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...
... module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 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...
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... local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having technical difficulties. ...Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Connecting ...
... local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that your account with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP may be having technical difficulties. ...Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Connecting ...
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...Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make...
...Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make...
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... troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of... 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
... troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 62 Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of... 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
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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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... screen you can open the Windows Security Center. 26 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. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click the Start...
... screen you can open the Windows Security Center. 26 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. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click the Start...
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... open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on ...items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow... file or program to see all programs and files in the Start menu. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27
... open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on ...items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow... file or program to see all programs and files in the Start menu. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27
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...frequently. 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. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal...controls. A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to a button on the...
...frequently. 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. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal...controls. A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to a button on the...
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... window to fit the entire computer display. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy...
... window to fit the entire computer display. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy...
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... in files. Folders Files Help and Support For more information about renaming folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. If you... contents of this drive. 3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... in files. Folders Files Help and Support For more information about renaming folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. If you... contents of this drive. 3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. A copy of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. The file or folder you decide to empty the bin. For more information about... the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or...
... pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. A copy of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. The file or folder you decide to empty the bin. For more information about... the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or...
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... Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on how to restore. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on how to delete, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click ... opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to their original locations.
... Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on how to restore. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on how to delete, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click ... opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to their original locations.
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... yet another folder, and so on. Type the keyword searching in the same way as a program or a text document. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. When the search is rarely right on a drive inside a folder that may have to search through levels of file, such as a..., then click the arrow. It is called browsing. 34 Help and Support For more levels than file name. You can narrow your Windows desktop. You can search by selecting the search options that you need is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text ...
... yet another folder, and so on. Type the keyword searching in the same way as a program or a text document. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. When the search is rarely right on a drive inside a folder that may have to search through levels of file, such as a..., then click the arrow. It is called browsing. 34 Help and Support For more levels than file name. You can narrow your Windows desktop. You can search by selecting the search options that you need is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text ...