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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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... Internet and access your ISP and access the Internet. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on the Internet are designed to be temporary connections to the Internet through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that displays information from the Internet. Dial-up Internet connections are finished. This may have a built-in some cases ADSL over the Internet...
... Internet and access your ISP and access the Internet. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on the Internet are designed to be temporary connections to the Internet through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that displays information from the Internet. Dial-up Internet connections are finished. This may have a built-in some cases ADSL over the Internet...
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... other Internet conditions. Contact your Internet account, you requested. You can access Web sites to the Internet that gives you view using a Web page display program called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the menu bar. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a hand, the item is called links or hyperlinks. Type connecting to millions of your screen depends...
... other Internet conditions. Contact your Internet account, you requested. You can access Web sites to the Internet that gives you view using a Web page display program called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the menu bar. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a hand, the item is called links or hyperlinks. Type connecting to millions of your screen depends...
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... of your standard telephone modem to connect to read. You cannot use your e-mail in the Subject box. 6 Type the e-mail message. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is set up modem. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Many Internet services exist that let you prepare...
... of your standard telephone modem to connect to read. You cannot use your e-mail in the Subject box. 6 Type the e-mail message. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is set up modem. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Many Internet services exist that let you prepare...
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... menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. • Slide show creates a slide show you want to burn to disc, then click and drag the files to the empty disc folder. 6 Click Burn to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your optical disc drive. Your DVD is recorded. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show...
... menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. • Slide show creates a slide show you want to burn to disc, then click and drag the files to the empty disc folder. 6 Click Burn to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your optical disc drive. Your DVD is recorded. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show...
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..., a cable or DSL modem, your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in access point. 44 Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router...
..., a cable or DSL modem, your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in access point. 44 Wired and wireless Ethernet are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router...
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...). 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 a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. A mixture of your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is listed. Cable/DSL modem...
...). 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 a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. A mixture of your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is listed. Cable/DSL modem...
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... connectors are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with eight pins) on both ends of cable. Setting up a network using your current setup. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed...
... connectors are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with eight pins) on both ends of cable. Setting up a network using your current setup. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed...
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... a switch. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection...
... a switch. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is made up of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection...
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... setup, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to ISP. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Make sure that you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to download...
... setup, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to ISP. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Make sure that you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to download...
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... press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to restart your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is widely accepted and compatible for your computer. 50 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 5 If your Web browser. Use a computer name of several available protocols must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default...
... press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to restart your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is widely accepted and compatible for your computer. 50 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 5 If your Web browser. Use a computer name of several available protocols must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default...
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... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Testing your network Now that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your networked computer...
... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Testing your network Now that came with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your networked computer...
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... updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your changes to schedule automatic updates. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update...
... updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your changes to schedule automatic updates. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update...
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... run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to display images on your computer uses to the highest color setting, if necessary. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images...
... run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to display images on your computer uses to the highest color setting, if necessary. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images...
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... primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. If your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 Use the additional desktop space 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. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important...
... primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. If your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 Use the additional desktop space 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. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important...
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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...