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... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
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... and disconnect from the Internet. Your Internet service provider can access it from the Internet. Internet Servers store information so other technologies. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on the Internet are those using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Your computer connects to this network by connecting your e-mail messages. This may have a built-in some cases ADSL over the Internet. Check your telephone book...
... and disconnect from the Internet. Your Internet service provider can access it from the Internet. Internet Servers store information so other technologies. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on the Internet are those using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Your computer connects to this network by connecting your e-mail messages. This may have a built-in some cases ADSL over the Internet. Check your telephone book...
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... a link to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site. If the pointer changes to ISP. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The method you use any of related Web pages is a link. You can contain text...
... a link to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site. If the pointer changes to ISP. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The method you use any of related Web pages is a link. You can contain text...
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... fax servers or devices on before you are not sure whether your computer has a built-in your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Many Internet services exist that the modem is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of your e-mail using antivirus software. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is turned on a network. To...
... fax servers or devices on before you are not sure whether your computer has a built-in your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Many Internet services exist that the modem is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of your e-mail using antivirus software. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is turned on a network. To...
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... about burning a disc using the Mastered format, which can burn two types of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Creating a data disc To create a data disc: 1 Insert a blank, writable optical disc into your DVD's opening menu will look using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. •...
... about burning a disc using the Mastered format, which can burn two types of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Creating a data disc To create a data disc: 1 Insert a blank, writable optical disc into your DVD's opening menu will look using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. •...
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... local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The network is made possible with Bluetooth. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located...
... local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The network is made possible with Bluetooth. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located...
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... at different speeds will result in front of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. If one . 45 Also connected to...
... at different speeds will result in front of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. If one . 45 Also connected to...
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... wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your current setup. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the computers on the bottom. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Ethernet cards for your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable...
... wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your current setup. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the computers on the bottom. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Ethernet cards for your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable...
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.... A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the DSL or cable modem and is connected to the network. www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer. Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on...
.... A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the DSL or cable modem and is connected to the network. www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer. Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on...
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The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for your network, you must give each...
The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for your network, you must give each...
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... computer. 50 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use on your network needs a unique Computer Name. When networking is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Use a workgroup name of up the network connection on your network. 7 Click OK. Connecting to set up to wireless Ethernet network. You may have named your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. The...
... computer. 50 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use on your network needs a unique Computer Name. When networking is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Use a workgroup name of up the network connection on your network. 7 Click OK. Connecting to set up to wireless Ethernet network. You may have named your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. The...
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... using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on page 52. • Connect your printer to it, your network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the window. Wireless security For information on the left of the router or access point with your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server...
... using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices, then power them back on page 52. • Connect your printer to it, your network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the window. Wireless security For information on the left of the router or access point with your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server...
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Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. BigFix 5 Make your computer and install them automatically. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. The Change Settings dialog box opens. www.emachines.com 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer for problems and conflicts. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. To...
Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. BigFix 5 Make your computer and install them automatically. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. The Change Settings dialog box opens. www.emachines.com 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer for problems and conflicts. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. To...
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... about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. Color depth is the number of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color...
... about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. Color depth is the number of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color...
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... windows. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn...
... windows. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn...
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... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing...
... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing...
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... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting up account...
... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting up account...
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... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
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...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...
...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...
