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... bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... 59 Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
... bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... 59 Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
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Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it ..., System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information...
Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it ..., System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information...
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..., 77 dial-up modem 87 dial-up modem speed 89 display 77 DSL modem 87 DVD drive 75, 77 Ethernet network 78 faxes 89 files 79 general guidelines 74 hard drive 80 Internet connection 81, 88 keyboard 82 LCD panel 77 memory 86 memory card reader 86 monitor 77 mouse 91 network 78... connection speed 82 Windows Media Center 83 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 V video playing 26, 27 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 29 adjusting dial-up modem...
..., 77 dial-up modem 87 dial-up modem speed 89 display 77 DSL modem 87 DVD drive 75, 77 Ethernet network 78 faxes 89 files 79 general guidelines 74 hard drive 80 Internet connection 81, 88 keyboard 82 LCD panel 77 memory 86 memory card reader 86 monitor 77 mouse 91 network 78... connection speed 82 Windows Media Center 83 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 V video playing 26, 27 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 29 adjusting dial-up modem...
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... 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting your computer from viruses 59 Using Norton 360 59 Using Windows Security Center 62 Security updates 63 Windows Update 63 BigFix 64 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color...
... 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting your computer from viruses 59 Using Norton 360 59 Using Windows Security Center 62 Security updates 63 Windows Update 63 BigFix 64 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color...
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www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders...restricting programs 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...Norton 360 59 password 58 user accounts 58 Windows Security Center 62 Windows Update 63 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...
www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders...restricting programs 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...Norton 360 59 password 58 user accounts 58 Windows Security Center 62 Windows Update 63 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...
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Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. 7 Click Next, then click Yes. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23
Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. 7 Click Next, then click Yes. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23