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... and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the front panel of your computer. 2. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Press the power button on the computer or to turn it off...
... and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the front panel of your computer. 2. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Press the power button on the computer or to turn it off...
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... disk When you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on your system. Also, remove all disks before you are using Windows® with your computer. Using Your Computer To use your computer, you must install the operating system on installation and use your floppy disk drive..., as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with that you turn off the computer while a disk drive light is off the computer. Windows® may come with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into place. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press...
... disk When you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on your system. Also, remove all disks before you are using Windows® with your computer. Using Your Computer To use your computer, you must install the operating system on installation and use your floppy disk drive..., as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with that you turn off the computer while a disk drive light is off the computer. Windows® may come with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into place. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press...
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... Sys Rq Scroll Lock Pause Break Purpose Moves the cursor one tab to the right in Shift mode. Moves the cursor back one tab to Windows other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on and off. Works with Ctrl). Control cursor... applications. Changes the function of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to lowercase when pressed again. When used with alt key, this key captures active window. When used with Alt key, this key captures active...
... Sys Rq Scroll Lock Pause Break Purpose Moves the cursor one tab to the right in Shift mode. Moves the cursor back one tab to Windows other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on and off. Works with Ctrl). Control cursor... applications. Changes the function of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to lowercase when pressed again. When used with alt key, this key captures active window. When used with Alt key, this key captures active...
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... the illustrations described in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is on a function and again to left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of your keyboard may differ from...
... the illustrations described in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is on a function and again to left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of your keyboard may differ from...
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... steps: 1. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume control box or Master Volume window. When the Master Volume window appears, in the each device area, drag the volume bar up or down to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2....the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Click the OK button. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow these steps: 1. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties....
... steps: 1. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume control box or Master Volume window. When the Master Volume window appears, in the each device area, drag the volume bar up or down to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2....the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Click the OK button. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow these steps: 1. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties....
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...it to restore your computer boots up. 3. Restoration procedures will lose all data in the hard disk (C:). Using the Restore CDs 5-1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you will be started. 4. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. ...CAUTION If you select "1. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk. (This process may take about 20 minutes.) WARNING Chapter 1 If you...
...it to restore your computer boots up. 3. Restoration procedures will lose all data in the hard disk (C:). Using the Restore CDs 5-1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you will be started. 4. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. ...CAUTION If you select "1. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk. (This process may take about 20 minutes.) WARNING Chapter 1 If you...
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... YOU SURE YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROCEED? ** IF YES, PRESS Y. The following message will appear. If you select "1. THIS PROCESS WILL RE-INSTALL WINDOWS XP ON YOUR PC !!Warning!! CONFIRMATION OF RESTORE PROCEDURE !!Warning!! ALL CONTENTS OF HARD DRIVE (C:) WILL BE LOST! ** BACK UP YOUR FILES BEFORE PROCEEDING... AND RESTART ** Press any key. System Restore Menu / WINDOWS XP 1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP 2 BOOT TO COMMAND PROMPT FROM CD-ROM Please select 1 or 2: _ [1, 2]? IF NO, PRESS N. 5-2 Using the Restore CDs
... YOU SURE YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROCEED? ** IF YES, PRESS Y. The following message will appear. If you select "1. THIS PROCESS WILL RE-INSTALL WINDOWS XP ON YOUR PC !!Warning!! CONFIRMATION OF RESTORE PROCEDURE !!Warning!! ALL CONTENTS OF HARD DRIVE (C:) WILL BE LOST! ** BACK UP YOUR FILES BEFORE PROCEEDING... AND RESTART ** Press any key. System Restore Menu / WINDOWS XP 1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP 2 BOOT TO COMMAND PROMPT FROM CD-ROM Please select 1 or 2: _ [1, 2]? IF NO, PRESS N. 5-2 Using the Restore CDs
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...for your system are in the optical drive while your computer is no executable installation file. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. If you Restore CDs. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 If there is )... in the Restore CD #2 will be booted with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is booting, the computer will be copied to restart your computer, follow the displayed messages. message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with...
...for your system are in the optical drive while your computer is no executable installation file. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. If you Restore CDs. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 If there is )... in the Restore CD #2 will be booted with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is booting, the computer will be copied to restart your computer, follow the displayed messages. message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with...
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... be fragmented. Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to see whether the wall outlet works, plug other wall outlet. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Read it is listed first, followed by running... Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to the Windows Help. To check to deal with the problems you press the power button. When the computer turned down by running Disk Defragmenter. (For...
... be fragmented. Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to see whether the wall outlet works, plug other wall outlet. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Read it is listed first, followed by running... Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to the Windows Help. To check to deal with the problems you press the power button. When the computer turned down by running Disk Defragmenter. (For...
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..., you press the eject button, immediately after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to the computer. When the Master Volume window appears, in the optical drive. Volume is empty. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, ... level? Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using the Master Volume window. Computer doesn't produce any sound Solution You can drag the volume bar up .) CD/DVD is defected. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds ...
..., you press the eject button, immediately after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to the computer. When the Master Volume window appears, in the optical drive. Volume is empty. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, ... level? Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using the Master Volume window. Computer doesn't produce any sound Solution You can drag the volume bar up .) CD/DVD is defected. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds ...
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... resolution or color depth, use another diskette or check the diskette by running Check Disk. (For detail information, refer to your Windows Help in Windows. Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light stays on Floppy disk drive can 't read the diskette Solution Diskette is properly and...the resolution from a diskette, slide the small black tab on the back of the diskette to the video connector of your Windows Help in Windows. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is write-protected. Make sure that is firmly plugged...
... resolution or color depth, use another diskette or check the diskette by running Check Disk. (For detail information, refer to your Windows Help in Windows. Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light stays on Floppy disk drive can 't read the diskette Solution Diskette is properly and...the resolution from a diskette, slide the small black tab on the back of the diskette to the video connector of your Windows Help in Windows. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is write-protected. Make sure that is firmly plugged...
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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 ... computer 20 Using the keyboard 20 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 desktop 28 Identifying...
... 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 ... computer 20 Using the keyboard 20 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 desktop 28 Identifying...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 Searching for files 33 Using the Windows Search utility 33 Browsing for files and folders 34 Working with documents 36 Creating a new document 36 Saving...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 Searching for files 33 Using the Windows Search utility 33 Browsing for files and folders 34 Working with documents 36 Creating a new document 36 Saving...
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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 ... 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 volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV...
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 ... 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 volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV...
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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...120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Windows XP Security Center 125 Security updates 126 Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering...
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...120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Windows XP Security Center 125 Security updates 126 Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 Defragmenting ...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 Defragmenting ...
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Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to search for the type of results you want to your ...Web site and contain the words you quickly discover and use the many features of your eMachines computer. You must be connected to the Internet to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or... browsing the index. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible...
Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to search for the type of results you want to your ...Web site and contain the words you quickly discover and use the many features of your eMachines computer. You must be connected to the Internet to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or... browsing the index. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible...
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...access online help in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you are using the program. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name ...in the tool bar. Getting help or refer to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. You can access ...
...access online help in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you are using the program. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name ...in the tool bar. Getting help or refer to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. You can access ...
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If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system.
If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system.
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...then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the taskbar. ...be used for more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. This means that your speaker setup. 13 www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a...
...then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the taskbar. ...be used for more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. This means that your speaker setup. 13 www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a...