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Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not be able to run other tasks on -screen instructions to the new computer. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click ... disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 While using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to complete the transfer. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then...
Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not be able to run other tasks on -screen instructions to the new computer. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click ... disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 While using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to complete the transfer. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then...
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... often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part of your old computer's documents folder for personal data files. www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your saved personal data files. To find files in ... In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents... personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. OR - File type File usually ends in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents.
... often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part of your old computer's documents folder for personal data files. www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your saved personal data files. To find files in ... In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents... personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. OR - File type File usually ends in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents.
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... music File usually ends in... .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search.
... music File usually ends in... .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search.
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... Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to the eMachines support Web Site at www.emachines.com. If the keyboard does not work after it . Media Center This section only covers problems relating to replace it dries, you ...on the video quality. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA input is best viewed on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. Let the keyboard dry before using it . Help For more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click...
... Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to the eMachines support Web Site at www.emachines.com. If the keyboard does not work after it . Media Center This section only covers problems relating to replace it dries, you ...on the video quality. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA input is best viewed on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. Let the keyboard dry before using it . Help For more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click...
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www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you have backed up any software that you have ... restarts in c:\backup. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one...
www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you have backed up any software that you have ... restarts in c:\backup. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one...
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... your computer. If you can send and receive faxes. To send a fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you can include all...in the lower left corner of your e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many Internet services exist that came with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Your dial-up when you specified. You cannot use your standard telephone modem to connect to your Internet...
... your computer. If you can send and receive faxes. To send a fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you can include all...in the lower left corner of your e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many Internet services exist that came with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Your dial-up when you specified. You cannot use your standard telephone modem to connect to your Internet...
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...or DVDs. Otherwise, you need permission from the copyright owner. The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 3 Click Choose Photos and Videos. www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs,...you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do not use your computer ...
...or DVDs. Otherwise, you need permission from the copyright owner. The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 3 Click Choose Photos and Videos. www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs,...you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do not use your computer ...
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... are using a mouse to music, and view photos. Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can use Windows Media Center to watch TV, videos, and movies, listen to navigate the Media Center menus. Starting Windows...
... are using a mouse to music, and view photos. Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can use Windows Media Center to watch TV, videos, and movies, listen to navigate the Media Center menus. Starting Windows...
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... an IP address from a DHCP server." This is automatically installed as for your computer does not already have a name, type a unique computer name in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you are not allowed. All the computers on your computer. Each computer name must be different than any...
... an IP address from a DHCP server." This is automatically installed as for your computer does not already have a name, type a unique computer name in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you are not allowed. All the computers on your computer. Each computer name must be different than any...
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... up Internet filtering: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for this user, then click OK. www.emachines.com Filtering Internet access You can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user. The User Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click...
... up Internet filtering: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for this user, then click OK. www.emachines.com Filtering Internet access You can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user. The User Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click...
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Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to special deals from eMachines partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to the Welcome Center!
Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to special deals from eMachines partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to the Welcome Center!
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... computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your eMachines computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: •...-Provides access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to...
... computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your eMachines computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: •...-Provides access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to...
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securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security,"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security,"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
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You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your computer secure.
You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your computer secure.
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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points.
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points.