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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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... some cases ADSL over the Internet. The two most popular services on page 21. • An e-mail program-a program that you need : • A modem-a device that displays information from the World Wide Web. Internet Servers store information so other computers can access this type of service, your cost is considered an always-connected service. Your computer connects to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider...
... some cases ADSL over the Internet. The two most popular services on page 21. • An e-mail program-a program that you need : • A modem-a device that displays information from the World Wide Web. Internet Servers store information so other computers can access this type of service, your cost is considered an always-connected service. Your computer connects to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider...
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... ENTER. The method you requested. A link may need to start your Web browser. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you use any of the Web page and other multimedia features. Type ISP in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines...
... ENTER. The method you requested. A link may need to start your Web browser. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you use any of the Web page and other multimedia features. Type ISP in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines...
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... Windows Fax and Scan is turned on page 59. Tip Most e-mail programs let you send or receive faxes using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you specified. For more information about using antivirus software. Your fax cover page, on a network. Your dial-up modem cable must be installed...
... Windows Fax and Scan is turned on page 59. Tip Most e-mail programs let you send or receive faxes using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you specified. For more information about using antivirus software. Your fax cover page, on a network. Your dial-up modem cable must be installed...
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... two types of data discs: • Live File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to disc. The resulting disc is recorded. 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...
... two types of data discs: • Live File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to disc. The resulting disc is recorded. 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...
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... network covering a local area, like a home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each of a wired Ethernet network. The network is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet is commonly used to build computer networks in access point...
... network covering a local area, like a home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each of a wired Ethernet network. The network is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on a home network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet is commonly used to build computer networks in access point...
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... Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. If one is not listed, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the Internet. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed 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...
... Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. If one is not listed, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to the Internet. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed 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...
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... end. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of cable. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any required drivers. For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are using your broadband connection is not working correctly. The router can provide firewall protection for your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL...
... end. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of cable. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any required drivers. For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are using your broadband connection is not working correctly. The router can provide firewall protection for your network, you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL...
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... computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router...
... computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router...
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... you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Setting up your Internet service provider. Before you have them already installed. This means that do not set up a network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click...
... you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Setting up your Internet service provider. Before you have them already installed. This means that do not set up a network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click...
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... in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you use the TCP/IP protocol on the network. We recommend you are not allowed. Using a DHCP server In order to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is set to restart your computer. Configuring your router After you turned on your network needs...
... in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you use the TCP/IP protocol on the network. We recommend you are not allowed. Using a DHCP server In order to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is set to restart your computer. Configuring your router After you turned on your network needs...
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... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of the devices, then power them back on the network, then click Properties. Sharing resources With a network, you can add a printer to it, your router or access point is plugged in and compare the status lights on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your network. Follow the instructions...
... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of the devices, then power them back on the network, then click Properties. Sharing resources With a network, you can add a printer to it, your router or access point is plugged in and compare the status lights on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your network. Follow the instructions...
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... press ENTER. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to schedule automatic updates. BigFix 5 Make your computer. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems...
... press ENTER. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to schedule automatic updates. BigFix 5 Make your computer. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems...
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... run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary. Help For more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images...
... run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary. Help For more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images...
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... the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number appears on your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in this monitor. 71 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use...
... the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number appears on your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in this monitor. 71 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use...
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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...