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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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Turns on when the hard drive is color-coded orange. For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Desktop... DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into...
...eMachines.com 9 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Turns on when the hard drive is color-coded orange. For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Desktop... DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into...
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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. 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
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... device (such as a stereo) into this connector. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded blue. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug.... Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this , the voltage switch should be set to 230. 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 supplied...
... device (such as a stereo) into this connector. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded blue. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug.... Plug an external audio input source (such as a digital camera) into this , the voltage switch should be set to 230. 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 supplied...
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... on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides 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. ...When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. OR If you hear...
... on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides 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. ...When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. OR If you hear...
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...■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you do not have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that you still get the error, your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. See...-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a cable...
...■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you do not have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that you still get the error, your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. See...-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a cable...
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...Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Also make sure that all programs, then ...tone. ■ Make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. ...
...Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Also make sure that all programs, then ...tone. ■ Make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. ...
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... 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 See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
... 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 See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
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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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...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. Your desktop may appear on your computer. Click a program's button on how to open ... from this icon to notify you see "Deleting files and folders" on the menu that you can open the program's window. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. After your computer starts, the first screen you when the ...
...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. Your desktop may appear on your computer. Click a program's button on how to open ... from this icon to notify you see "Deleting files and folders" on the menu that you can open the program's window. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. After your computer starts, the first screen you when the ...
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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. ... 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. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27
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. ... 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. Type the keyword Windows Start menu 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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...item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the taskbar. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on..., which opens after you double-click the icon for a program that shows the window title. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Help and Support For more information about the Windows...
...item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the taskbar. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on..., which opens after you double-click the icon for a program that shows the window title. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Help and Support For more information about the Windows...
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... than one drive. Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. 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 you would reorganize and throw away information in a ...action such as Print or Save. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as CD ...
... than one drive. Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. 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 you would reorganize and throw away information in a ...action such as Print or Save. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as CD ...
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..., see "Using shortcuts" on a computer is stored in files. Type the keyword creating files and folders in a file cabinet. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The new folder is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the... To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. 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. They can...
..., see "Using shortcuts" on a computer is stored in files. Type the keyword creating files and folders in a file cabinet. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The new folder is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the... To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. 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. They can...
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... a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you moved appears in the Search box, then click the arrow. 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 need to.... Type the keyword creating files and folders or moving files and folders in its old location. To move . For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Therefore, you remove the file or folder from its new location and is emptied. When you cut...
... a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you moved appears in the Search box, then click the arrow. 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 need to.... Type the keyword creating files and folders or moving files and folders in its old location. To move . For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Therefore, you remove the file or folder from its new location and is emptied. When you cut...
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...files or folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. These files cannot be restored. 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. Windows returns the ...deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. 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, see "Using ...
...files or folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. These files cannot be restored. 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. Windows returns the ...deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. 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, see "Using ...
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CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is usually.... Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list. You can narrow your Windows desktop. When the search is called browsing. 34 Type the keyword searching in that you want. Help and Support For more criteria than a file... by selecting the search options that may have to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is usually.... Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list. You can narrow your Windows desktop. When the search is called browsing. 34 Type the keyword searching in that you want. Help and Support For more criteria than a file... by selecting the search options that may have to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.