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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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Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional... turned on. Press this port. The button lights when the computer is accessed. 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 ..., see "Using the diskette drive" on page 33. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button...
Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional... turned on. Press this port. The button lights when the computer is accessed. 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 ..., see "Using the diskette drive" on page 33. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button...
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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 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.
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... for a telephone into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. 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... connector. Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11
... for a telephone into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. 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... connector. Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11
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... 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The tabs on the sides of the memory module... a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). www.eMachines.com 51
... 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The tabs on the sides of the memory module... a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). www.eMachines.com 51
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... connect to the Internet ■ If you have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you ...the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to...
... connect to the Internet ■ If you have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you ...the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to...
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Modem (dial-up) See ... that the modem cable is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support.
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Modem (dial-up) See ... that the modem cable is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the line connected ... is 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 in use (for technical support. ■ See if the...
Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the line connected ... is 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 in use (for technical support. ■ See if the...
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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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...your computer are set up. 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. Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. ... tools and utilities. For instructions on how to notify you see "Deleting files and folders" on the right. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. The icon changes appearance to use the Recycle Bin, see is the bar at the...
...your computer are set up. 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. Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. ... tools and utilities. For instructions on how to notify you see "Deleting files and folders" on the right. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. The icon changes appearance to use the Recycle Bin, see is the bar at the...
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... pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . 27 When you the first level of the Windows desktop. 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 ...the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to 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 the lower left of menu items. ...
... pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . 27 When you the first level of the Windows desktop. 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 ...the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to 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 the lower left of menu items. ...
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... Computer window. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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). Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every...
... Computer window. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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). Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every...
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... the drives on your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer 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... and throw away information in the Search box, then click the arrow. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... the drives on your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer 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... and throw away information in the Search box, then click the arrow. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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..., New, then click Folder. They can contain files and other folders. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the... the folder, then press ENTER. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your computer. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
..., New, then click Folder. They can contain files and other folders. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the... the folder, then press ENTER. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your computer. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... 1 Locate the file or folder you want to the Windows trash can is removed from the file cabinet and put them to move . www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. When you cut or copy...Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut and paste a file or folder, you take them from its old location. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. In Windows, you cut a ...
... 1 Locate the file or folder you want to the Windows trash can is removed from the file cabinet and put them to move . www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. When you cut or copy...Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut and paste a file or folder, you take them from its old location. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. In Windows, you cut a ...
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... Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on how to restore. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click... deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want... Click File, then click Delete. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the bin. For instructions on the desktop. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin window...
... Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on how to restore. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click... deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want... Click File, then click Delete. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the bin. For instructions on the desktop. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin window...
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...a real file cabinet in that they may be inside a folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword searching in the same way as a program or a text document. So you want.... You can search by double-clicking the name in fact). CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Using advanced search options Search can narrow your Windows desktop. It is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for ...
...a real file cabinet in that they may be inside a folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword searching in the same way as a program or a text document. So you want.... You can search by double-clicking the name in fact). CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Using advanced search options Search can narrow your Windows desktop. It is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for ...