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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ... Enhanced keyboard 20 Standard keyboard 21 Keyboard features 21 Using the mouse 22 Adjusting the volume 23 Chapter 4: Using Windows XP 25 Using the Windows desktop 26 Using the Start menu 27 Adding icons to the...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ... Enhanced keyboard 20 Standard keyboard 21 Keyboard features 21 Using the mouse 22 Adjusting the volume 23 Chapter 4: Using Windows XP 25 Using the Windows desktop 26 Using the Start menu 27 Adding icons to the...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 110 Changing the desktop background 111 Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 110 Changing the desktop background 111 Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113...
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CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Using shortcuts
CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Using shortcuts
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... to open the Windows Security Center. 26 The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click the Start button, then open programs and perform other... icon to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Other buttons on the taskbar near the clock. The...
... to open the Windows Security Center. 26 The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click the Start button, then open programs and perform other... icon to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Other buttons on the taskbar near the clock. The...
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... left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27 The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu... click the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27 The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu... click the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... a program that shows the window title. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Identifying window items When...
... a program that shows the window title. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Identifying window items When...
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Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. Each drive has a letter, usually ...your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize...
Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. Each drive has a letter, usually ...your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize...
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... computer is stored in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. The new folder is your computer. If...; Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. They can contain files and other folders. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on page 39. 30 If you do not see "Using shortcuts" on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive...
... computer is stored in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. The new folder is your computer. If...; Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. They can contain files and other folders. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on page 39. 30 If you do not see "Using shortcuts" on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive...
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...menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder you moved appears in the Recycle Bin as long as you want the file... of a file or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 29 and "Searching for files" on the Windows clipboard. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you paste it...
...menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder you moved appears in the Recycle Bin as long as you want the file... of a file or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 29 and "Searching for files" on the Windows clipboard. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you paste it...
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www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on how to delete, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 ... and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 33. 2 Click File, then click Delete. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the bin. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search ...
www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on how to delete, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 ... and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 33. 2 Click File, then click Delete. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the bin. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search ...
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... folder, and so on top of your search by selecting the search options that may have to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is rarely right on . Help and Support For more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact... search through levels of file, such as a real file cabinet in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you need is called browsing...
... folder, and so on top of your search by selecting the search options that may have to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is rarely right on . Help and Support For more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact... search through levels of file, such as a real file cabinet in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you need is called browsing...
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www.emachines.com Searching for files To browse for a file: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. If you want to find the file or folder you do ... Search box, then click the arrow. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find . Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or...
www.emachines.com Searching for files To browse for a file: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. If you want to find the file or folder you do ... Search box, then click the arrow. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find . Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or...
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To open it. www.emachines.com Saving a document Working with documents After you create a document, you need to open a document: 1 Start the program. 2 Click File, then click Open. 37 Save ..., then click the folder where you want to use it was created in list File name Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you do not see the folder you want to open the Save in the File name box...
To open it. www.emachines.com Saving a document Working with documents After you create a document, you need to open a document: 1 Start the program. 2 Click File, then click Open. 37 Save ..., then click the folder where you want to use it was created in list File name Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you do not see the folder you want to open the Save in the File name box...
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..., or other peripheral device" on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open . The document prints. 38 CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the folder you want , browse through the folders listed below the Look... in list. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click OK. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on page 13. The document opens...
..., or other peripheral device" on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open . The document prints. 38 CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the folder you want , browse through the folders listed below the Look... in list. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click OK. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on page 13. The document opens...
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... a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using shortcuts Using shortcuts Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Close the active window or program Press ALT + F4. Paste a file...
... a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using shortcuts Using shortcuts Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Close the active window or program Press ALT + F4. Paste a file...
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...an IP Address Automatically. Go to see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running. For any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of the screen. 6 Click the Enable checkbox, then click Apply. 7 Press the ...on the top of router, see if entries are required in these instructions, we assume that you are using your Web browser. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-...
...an IP Address Automatically. Go to see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running. For any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of the screen. 6 Click the Enable checkbox, then click Apply. 7 Press the ...on the top of router, see if entries are required in these instructions, we assume that you are using your Web browser. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-...
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... any empty space on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. If your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on . Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your... computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer.
... any empty space on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. If your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on . Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your... computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer.
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...from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to a music file. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your desktop to the music library. ■ Downloading files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that contains the ...audio CD. 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to build a music library. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you are automatically added to...
...from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to a music file. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your desktop to the music library. ■ Downloading files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that contains the ...audio CD. 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to build a music library. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you are automatically added to...
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CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
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You can adjust the screen settings for optimum appearance. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tips & Tricks If you are two of the most basic display settings you may look satisfactory in 256 colors while color photographs need to ...
You can adjust the screen settings for optimum appearance. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tips & Tricks If you are two of the most basic display settings you may look satisfactory in 256 colors while color photographs need to ...