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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 ...
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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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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
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... quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. We sincerely hope that you will provide you with your eMachines computer. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control... Click (Start), then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and ...
... quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. We sincerely hope that you will provide you with your eMachines computer. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control... Click (Start), then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and ...
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...connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you are taken. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are using the program. ... . Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. You can access most closely matches your question. www.emachines.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions...
...connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you are taken. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are using the program. ... . Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. You can access most closely matches your question. www.emachines.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions...
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... programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start...
... programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start...
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... windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
... windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
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www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click ...
www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click ...
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www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...
www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...
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... the top of files. File name 2 Click Browse Folders to format the document. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft...
... the top of files. File name 2 Click Browse Folders to format the document. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft...
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... Search Help box, then press ENTER. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is not stored in...
... Search Help box, then press ENTER. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is not stored in...
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...Click (Start), then click Internet. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a different Web site, type the address (called a browser. www.emachines.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar. You can contain text...animations, music, and other Web sites by moving the mouse pointer over it. Web pages can use to connect to your ISP for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - You can explore a Web site or visit other multimedia features. Sometimes Web pages ...
...Click (Start), then click Internet. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a different Web site, type the address (called a browser. www.emachines.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar. You can contain text...animations, music, and other Web sites by moving the mouse pointer over it. Web pages can use to connect to your ISP for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - You can explore a Web site or visit other multimedia features. Sometimes Web pages ...
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.../Receive. 4 Double-click the message you send and receive faxes using a broadband connection. Sending a fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you want to read. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23
.../Receive. 4 Double-click the message you send and receive faxes using a broadband connection. Sending a fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you want to read. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23
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If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 25 The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. www.emachines.com 7 Create your location information, then click OK. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu.
If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 25 The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. www.emachines.com 7 Create your location information, then click OK. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu.
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.... 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by using the program for your cover page template, click File, then click Save. www.emachines.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. You can cancel a fax that has not been sent: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax...
.... 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by using the program for your cover page template, click File, then click Save. www.emachines.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. You can cancel a fax that has not been sent: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax...
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.... Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. www.emachines.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order...
.... Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. www.emachines.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order...
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... (when you click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on the disc (when you click it ) or skips to the next file on your computer. You can...
... (when you click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on the disc (when you click it ) or skips to the next file on your computer. You can...
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... Player opens. 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you download are automatically added to your desktop to build a music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the music library.
... Player opens. 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you download are automatically added to your desktop to build a music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the music library.
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... be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. The main screen opens. 37 www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer for other remedies. If you need permission from the copyright owner...
... be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. The main screen opens. 37 www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer for other remedies. If you need permission from the copyright owner...
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... styles. • Slide show creates a slide show you tell the computer to burn the files to the disc. The files are burned to disc. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. The resulting disc is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the...
... styles. • Slide show creates a slide show you tell the computer to burn the files to the disc. The files are burned to disc. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. The resulting disc is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the...