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... Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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... box. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. These topics are located on that icon to view. To view a topic, click the...
... box. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. These topics are located on that icon to view. To view a topic, click the...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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... from your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer...
... from your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer...
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..., or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing them. ■ Disabling macros on a certain date. To scan for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Norton AntiVirus opens. Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer... latest viruses. You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to malfunction.
..., or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing them. ■ Disabling macros on a certain date. To scan for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Norton AntiVirus opens. Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer... latest viruses. You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to malfunction.
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...kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on -screen instructions to update your computer. Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus ...protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. Norton AntiVirus. Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased... off your computer and other parts of your computer. www.eMachines.com 41
...kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on -screen instructions to update your computer. Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus ...protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. Norton AntiVirus. Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased... off your computer and other parts of your computer. www.eMachines.com 41
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...is not responsible for home and other countries. In no event will Gateway be liable for identification purposes only, and may be accurate. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation. SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks or regiestered trademarks ... or registered trademarks of certain U.S. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any defect or omission in writing from any time. and other limited viewing uses only unless ...
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...Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage ...switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
...Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage ...switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
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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 ... 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 audio files 83 Playing audio...
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 ... 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 audio files 83 Playing audio...
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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 ... 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 Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130...
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 ... 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 Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...for Windows and other tasks. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. 26 Your desktop may appear on page 31. Click the Start ..., folders, and programs that you when the security settings on the taskbar to notify you discarded are available. 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. Click a ...
...for Windows and other tasks. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. 26 Your desktop may appear on page 31. Click the Start ..., folders, and programs that you when the security settings on the taskbar to notify you discarded are available. 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. Click a ...
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...Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. Media Center starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Button(s) Navigation buttons Functions Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections..., navigate back to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more . Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide ...
...Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. Media Center starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Button(s) Navigation buttons Functions Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections..., navigate back to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more . Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide ...
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www.emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating video DVDs You can be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or ... finish burning the DVD. We recommend that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go...
www.emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating video DVDs You can be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or ... finish burning the DVD. We recommend that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go...
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CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates
CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates
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...■ Checking all programs for a period of protection. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Data security Help & Support For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 125. 121 These programs... a certain date. When you set up a user account, you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that attaches itself to ...
...■ Checking all programs for a period of protection. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Data security Help & Support For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 125. 121 These programs... a certain date. When you set up a user account, you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that attaches itself to ...
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... SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you want to protect your screen. Updating your virus definitions You should update your virus definitions regularly to scan, then select your scan options. 5 Click Scan. To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a ... is time to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update. The McAfee SecurityCenter Updates wizard opens. 4 Click Check Now. 5 If it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your computer from the latest viruses. www.emachines.com 4 Click the location you must extend your computer and rescan...
... SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you want to protect your screen. Updating your virus definitions You should update your virus definitions regularly to scan, then select your scan options. 5 Click Scan. To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a ... is time to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update. The McAfee SecurityCenter Updates wizard opens. 4 Click Check Now. 5 If it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your computer from the latest viruses. www.emachines.com 4 Click the location you must extend your computer and rescan...
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www.emachines.com Data security Using Windows XP Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall. 3 For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 125
www.emachines.com Data security Using Windows XP Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall. 3 For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 125
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... XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates. 126 These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up...
... XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates. 126 These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up...
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Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your changes to schedule automatic updates. The Automatic Updates dialog box opens. 3 Make your computer and install them automatically. www.emachines.com Security updates Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. 127 To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. 2 Click Automatic Updates.
Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your changes to schedule automatic updates. The Automatic Updates dialog box opens. 3 Make your computer and install them automatically. www.emachines.com Security updates Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. 127 To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. 2 Click Automatic Updates.