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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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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. 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
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...telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug a microphone 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 card reader (... devices into this drive to listen to turn the power on page 28. Press this port. This jack is color-coded orange. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded red or pink....
...telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug a microphone 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 card reader (... devices into this drive to listen to turn the power on page 28. Press this port. This jack is color-coded orange. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded red or pink....
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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... other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this port. This jack is in an environment such as a stereo) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 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 color...
... other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this port. This jack is in an environment such as a stereo) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 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 color...
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... module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of memory in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on your computer is secure... the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab.
... module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of memory in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on your computer is secure... the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab.
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...lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. If you still get the error, your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not... accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Contact your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser...
...lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. If you still get the error, your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not... accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. Contact your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser...
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... troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click... connected to temporarily disable the service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
... troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click... connected to temporarily disable the service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
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...noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. 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 If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 33.6K. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You ...
...noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. 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 If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 33.6K. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You ...
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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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.... Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. Your desktop may appear 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. After your ...
.... Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. Your desktop may appear 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. After your ...
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... customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. 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...
... customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. 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...
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...window. 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). Type the keyword desktop icons in the taskbar opens the window again.... 28 Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. ...
...window. 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). Type the keyword desktop icons in the taskbar opens the window again.... 28 Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. ...
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...program. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. You can organize your files... Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information 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, move, and delete the information just as you would...
...program. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. You can organize your files... Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information 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, move, and delete the information just as you would...
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CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on a computer is stored in files. In fact, all information on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. ... drive. 3 If you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you do not see the contents of a drive after you want to create a new folder inside an...
CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on a computer is stored in files. In fact, all information on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. ... drive. 3 If you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you do not see the contents of a drive after you want to create a new folder inside an...
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...you moved appears in (the destination folder), you copy or cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is emptied. 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. To move . You can recover any file in a trash can , called copying, cutting, and pasting....
...you moved appears in (the destination folder), you copy or cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is emptied. 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. To move . You can recover any file in a trash can , called copying, cutting, and pasting....
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..., then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, ... emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the ...
..., then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, ... emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the ...
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...file or folder that may have to search through levels of file, such as a real file cabinet in the list. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. This is rarely right on . So you will usually have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. Windows drives... file was created or modified. ■ Size of the file. ■ Type of folders to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you...
...file or folder that may have to search through levels of file, such as a real file cabinet in the list. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. This is rarely right on . So you will usually have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. Windows drives... file was created or modified. ■ Size of the file. ■ Type of folders to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you...