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... 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 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 10 Viewing...
... 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 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 10 Viewing...
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Chapter 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
Chapter 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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...click this icon to permanently delete them from this example, depending on the right. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is like the top of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on how your... screen you open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The Start button provides access to open the program's window. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click a program's button on the menu that are running. You must empty...
...click this icon to permanently delete them from this example, depending on the right. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is like the top of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on how your... screen you open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The Start button provides access to open the program's window. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click a program's button on the menu that are running. You must empty...
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www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ 1 Click (Start) ... or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. You can start programs, open it. 7 Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ 1 Click (Start) ... or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. You can start programs, open it. 7 Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
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... that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This example... shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This example... shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 13. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to copy. Typically, Local Disk (C:) ... folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to go , you want to move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the pop-up menu. 4 ...
... (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 13. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to copy. Typically, Local Disk (C:) ... folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to go , you want to move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the pop-up menu. 4 ...
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.... For instructions on how to empty the bin. The file or folder you decide to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 12
.... For instructions on how to empty the bin. The file or folder you decide to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 12
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... the bin. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 Windows asks you if you are stored on the desktop. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin.
... the bin. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 Windows asks you if you are stored on the desktop. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin.
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... Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). It is called browsing. You can narrow your Windows desktop.
... Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). It is called browsing. You can narrow your Windows desktop.
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.... You can add music tracks to your music library by sorting, and add information to your desktop to the music library. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. The...
.... You can add music tracks to your music library by sorting, and add information to your desktop to the music library. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. The...
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... Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Modify the security settings to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to the network, do one of the window. For information about...
... Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Modify the security settings to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to the network, do one of the window. For information about...
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... and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for the shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to share, then click Sharing on page 54. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared...
... and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for the shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to share, then click Sharing on page 54. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared...
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... device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow.... 3 Browse to the file you want to copy the file to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. To...
... device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow.... 3 Browse to the file you want to copy the file to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. To...
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... options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under...
... options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under...
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Your changes are usually visible on your preference. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of the... right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 They can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and stock tickers • Slide... the Sidebar. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then drag it to your Windows desktop.
Your changes are usually visible on your preference. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of the... right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 They can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and stock tickers • Slide... the Sidebar. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then drag it to your Windows desktop.
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...cord into the secondary monitor port on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to your computer. You may not represent the...you can use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. You can connect an additional ...
...cord into the secondary monitor port on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to your computer. You may not represent the...you can use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. You can connect an additional ...
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... 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds. To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file in the Program list..., then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. Changing system...
... 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds. To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file in the Program list..., then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. Changing system...
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...VGA) 71 projector 71 VGA 71 copying files across network 55 files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34 customizing 65 cutting files and folders 11...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 ...
...VGA) 71 projector 71 VGA 71 copying files across network 55 files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34 customizing 65 cutting files and folders 11...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 ...
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www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 keyboard 17 pasting 17 renaming files and folders 17 selecting adjacent items...
www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 keyboard 17 pasting 17 renaming files and folders 17 selecting adjacent items...