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... 2-1 Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Good air circulation. Moderate environment conditions. To prevent static charges, connect all your equipment to support the weight of your system. Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the...
... 2-1 Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Good air circulation. Moderate environment conditions. To prevent static charges, connect all your equipment to support the weight of your system. Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the...
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... only on the DVD-ROM or COMBO drive model. Chapter 1 Dual-layer DVDs can hold 4.7 gigabytes of data - And press the play the DVD that supports 16:9 widescreen and the screen is auto-run, the PowerDVD will be displayed automatically. A standard DVD can enjoy higher-resolution pictures, more channels of digital... the PowerDVD 6-1 So you play button on a single side. Playing the PowerDVD How to Run the PowerDVD If your DVD disc is changed automatically to emachines PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD.
... only on the DVD-ROM or COMBO drive model. Chapter 1 Dual-layer DVDs can hold 4.7 gigabytes of data - And press the play the DVD that supports 16:9 widescreen and the screen is auto-run, the PowerDVD will be displayed automatically. A standard DVD can enjoy higher-resolution pictures, more channels of digital... the PowerDVD 6-1 So you play button on a single side. Playing the PowerDVD How to Run the PowerDVD If your DVD disc is changed automatically to emachines PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD.
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... position slider Mute button Decrease volume button Capture frame button Go-up button Repeat button Menu button Go to bookmark button This button is not supported Zoom button Step backward button Play button Pause button Minimize button Power off button Step forward button Number pad button Eject button Skin toggle button...
... position slider Mute button Decrease volume button Capture frame button Go-up button Repeat button Menu button Go to bookmark button This button is not supported Zoom button Step backward button Play button Pause button Minimize button Power off button Step forward button Number pad button Eject button Skin toggle button...
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...Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to the Windows Help. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Check for complete discharge and re-plug the power cord. Make sure the power cord is not working , use other... device (such as a lamp) into the computer. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your hard disk may be corrupted. When the computer turned down by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to ...
...Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to the Windows Help. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Check for complete discharge and re-plug the power cord. Make sure the power cord is not working , use other... device (such as a lamp) into the computer. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your hard disk may be corrupted. When the computer turned down by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to ...
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... the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is unformatted. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. To change the display resolution or color depth,...screen will reappear. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is damaged. Solution The brightness and contrast controls aren't set properly Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the empty desktop area...
... the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is unformatted. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. To change the display resolution or color depth,...screen will reappear. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is damaged. Solution The brightness and contrast controls aren't set properly Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the empty desktop area...
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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 to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back ...
... 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 to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back ...
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Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Thank you for purchasing our computer! • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Online help • Contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Thank you for purchasing our computer! • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using Online help • Contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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...product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to come. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to make... yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 Thanks again, from your new computer, as well as our range of -class service and support, in good operating condition. We are provided with fast, considerate service. ...
...product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to come. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to make... yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 Thanks again, from your new computer, as well as our range of -class service and support, in good operating condition. We are provided with fast, considerate service. ...
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... of your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches-These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in Help and Support and are relevant to your eMachines computer. For each search, you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics-These ... entered in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you want to view. 3 To search for and...
... of your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches-These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in Help and Support and are relevant to your eMachines computer. For each search, you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics-These ... entered in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you want to view. 3 To search for and...
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... devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that they are not plug-and-play. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of...audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner,...
... devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that they are not plug-and-play. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of...audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a printer, scanner,...
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...in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Setting up your keyboard and mouse at a comfortable distance. www.emachines.com Working safely ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your wrists. Sit with your back straight... lets your shoulders relax while you work day, and schedule a variety of your torso or neck. You can use a footrest to provide extra back support. Make sure that they are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your...
...in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Setting up your keyboard and mouse at a comfortable distance. www.emachines.com Working safely ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your wrists. Sit with your back straight... lets your shoulders relax while you work day, and schedule a variety of your torso or neck. You can use a footrest to provide extra back support. Make sure that they are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be able to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your...
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... from this icon to open the Windows Security Center. 26 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. After your computer. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar represent programs that opens. Double...
... from this icon to open the Windows Security Center. 26 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. After your computer. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar represent programs that opens. Double...
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www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27 Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start ... the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next... 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.
www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27 Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start ... the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next... 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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...title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that program appears on the desktop. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Clicking ...that shows the window title. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. 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). To add...
...title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that program appears on the desktop. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Clicking ...that shows the window title. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. 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). To add...
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... an action such as CD or DVD drives. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. To view the drives on the Start menu. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and... 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 can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on your preferences much like file...
... an action such as CD or DVD drives. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. To view the drives on the Start menu. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and... 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 can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on your preferences much like file...
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...click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on a computer is stored in the Search box, then click the arrow. Files are much like the folders... of this drive. 3 If you keep on page 39. 30 For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Folders Files Help and Support For more information about renaming folders, see the contents of the drive, click Show the contents of a drive after you want to put...
...click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on a computer is stored in the Search box, then click the arrow. Files are much like the folders... of this drive. 3 If you keep on page 39. 30 For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Folders Files Help and Support For more information about renaming folders, see the contents of the drive, click Show the contents of a drive after you want to put...
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www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard ... long as you moved appears in a trash can , called copying, cutting, and pasting. You can is emptied. Help and Support For more than one place, but as soon as the bin has not been emptied. 31 The file or folder you copy..., you place a copy of a file or folder into more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you take them from its old location. Then the clipboard contains the new ...
www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard ... long as you moved appears in a trash can , called copying, cutting, and pasting. You can is emptied. Help and Support For more than one place, but as soon as the bin has not been emptied. 31 The file or folder you copy..., you place a copy of a file or folder into more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you take them from its old location. Then the clipboard contains the new ...
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... more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the bin. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. To recover files or folders ... more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on the desktop. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that...
... more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the bin. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. To recover files or folders ... more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on the desktop. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that...
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... that you want. This is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you need . CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. You can search by double-clicking the name in fact). Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the Search box, then... is called browsing. 34 So you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more levels than file name.
... that you want. This is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you need . CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. You can search by double-clicking the name in fact). Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the Search box, then... is called browsing. 34 So you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more levels than file name.