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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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...the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 31. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" ...pin IEEE 1394 ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (...
...the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 31. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" ...pin IEEE 1394 ports. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (...
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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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...on page 28. If your computer is in the United States. Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ ... your computer is preset at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your area. In the United States, the utility power ...
...on page 28. If your computer is in the United States. Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ ... your computer is preset at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your area. In the United States, the utility power ...
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Click/Double-click System. The tabs 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 Category view). When the module is shown at the bottom of the ... bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory...
Click/Double-click System. The tabs 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 Category view). When the module is shown at the bottom of the ... bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory...
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...information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and... and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.
...information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and... and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.
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... information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot...
... information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot...
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that came with a different communications program. Contact your ISP for example, someone is on the telephone, or ... 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 Your ISP may lower the speed even further. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control...
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that came with a different communications program. Contact your ISP for example, someone is on the telephone, or ... 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 Your ISP may lower the speed even further. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control...
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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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...different from your computer is the Windows desktop. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. 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. For instructions on how to programs, files, help ...
...different from your computer is the Windows desktop. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. 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. For instructions on how to programs, files, help ...
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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 Click a file or program to see all ... click 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. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow...
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 Click a file or program to see all ... click 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. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow...
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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). Type the keyword desktop icons in the My Computer window. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little... different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to a button on ...
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). Type the keyword desktop icons in the My Computer window. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little... different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to a button on ...
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www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as Print or Save. ... than one drive. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Clicking an item on the Start menu. 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 CD or DVD drives. Clicking the maximize button again restores...
www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as Print or Save. ... than one drive. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Clicking an item on the Start menu. 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 CD or DVD drives. Clicking the maximize button again restores...
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...-click the drive icon. The new folder is your computer. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. For information about the Windows... desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on a computer is stored in the Search box,...
...-click the drive icon. The new folder is your computer. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. For information about the Windows... desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on a computer is stored in the Search box,...
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... again. A copy of the file or folder appears in (the destination folder), you place a copy of a file or folder into more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To move a file or folder to move . When you copy and paste a file or folder, you paste it... away files and folders by first moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you want to move . www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving them in the Recycle Bin as long as you want to empty the bin.
... again. A copy of the file or folder appears in (the destination folder), you place a copy of a file or folder into more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To move a file or folder to move . When you copy and paste a file or folder, you paste it... away files and folders by first moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you want to move . www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving them in the Recycle Bin as long as you want to empty the bin.
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... Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 33. 2 Click File, then click Delete. Windows permanently deletes all files in the 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 select multiple files and... you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to the Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on page 39. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin....
... Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 33. 2 Click File, then click Delete. Windows permanently deletes all files in the 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 select multiple files and... you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to the Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on page 39. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin....
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... 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. You can narrow your Windows desktop. Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by selecting the search options that you want. Help and Support For... that they may be inside a folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search.
... 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. You can narrow your Windows desktop. Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by selecting the search options that you want. Help and Support For... that they may be inside a folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search.