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... of your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. 4. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps:... any other peripheral devices connected to turn on the computer or to your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with Restore CD. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn off your computer...
... of your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. 4. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps:... any other peripheral devices connected to turn on the computer or to your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with Restore CD. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn off your computer...
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...When the disk pops, remove it clicks into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with that you are using Windows® with your floppy disk drive, insert the diskette with already installed on installation and use. You could lose data. Using Your Computer 3-1 To ...install another operating system such as shown below. Windows® may come with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into place. And then slide the disk into the drive until it ....
...When the disk pops, remove it clicks into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with that you are using Windows® with your floppy disk drive, insert the diskette with already installed on installation and use. You could lose data. Using Your Computer 3-1 To ...install another operating system such as shown below. Windows® may come with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into place. And then slide the disk into the drive until it ....
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Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Controls the current command line or operation. Changes use of keyboard input or executes a command. Controls scrolling in Control panel. The numeric/symbol keys on ... other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Changes the function of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to perform special (control) function. When used with Alt key, this key captures active window. It corresponds to the right button of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to lowercase when pressed...
Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Controls the current command line or operation. Changes use of keyboard input or executes a command. Controls scrolling in Control panel. The numeric/symbol keys on ... other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Changes the function of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to perform special (control) function. When used with Alt key, this key captures active window. It corresponds to the right button of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to lowercase when pressed...
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... the Mouse section of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can change configuration from the illustrations described in the Help index for more information. 3-6 Using Your Computer The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and...
... the Mouse section of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can change configuration from the illustrations described in the Help index for more information. 3-6 Using Your Computer The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and...
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.... Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. When the Master Volume window appears, in the each device area, drag the volume bar up or down to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2. When the Display Properties... button. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow these steps: 1. Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Changing the Display...
.... Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. When the Master Volume window appears, in the each device area, drag the volume bar up or down to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2. When the Display Properties... button. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow these steps: 1. Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Changing the Display...
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...other data on your hard disk since you purchased your system. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. After restoring, you select "1. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you will be started. 4. CAUTION If you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. Using the Restore...Restoration procedures will lose all data in the hard disk (C:). Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk. (This process may take about 20 minutes.) WARNING Chapter 1 If you ...
...other data on your hard disk since you purchased your system. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. After restoring, you select "1. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you will be started. 4. CAUTION If you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. Using the Restore...Restoration procedures will lose all data in the hard disk (C:). Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk. (This process may take about 20 minutes.) WARNING Chapter 1 If you ...
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...NOTE To stop this restore process now, remove the Restore CD from the optical drive and restart your computer. 5. THIS PROCESS WILL RE-INSTALL WINDOWS XP ON YOUR PC !!Warning!! To continue, press Y. ALL DATA OF HARD DRIVE (C:) WILL BE LOST! ** ARE YOU SURE YOU ...PRESS Y. If you select "1. To continue the procedures, press any key to continue... 6. CONFIRMATION OF RESTORE PROCEDURE !!Warning!! RESTORE WINDOWS XP," the following message will appear in the screen. System Restore Menu / WINDOWS XP 1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP 2 BOOT TO COMMAND PROMPT FROM CD-ROM Please select 1 or 2: _ [1, 2]?
...NOTE To stop this restore process now, remove the Restore CD from the optical drive and restart your computer. 5. THIS PROCESS WILL RE-INSTALL WINDOWS XP ON YOUR PC !!Warning!! To continue, press Y. ALL DATA OF HARD DRIVE (C:) WILL BE LOST! ** ARE YOU SURE YOU ...PRESS Y. If you select "1. To continue the procedures, press any key to continue... 6. CONFIRMATION OF RESTORE PROCEDURE !!Warning!! RESTORE WINDOWS XP," the following message will appear in the screen. System Restore Menu / WINDOWS XP 1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP 2 BOOT TO COMMAND PROMPT FROM CD-ROM Please select 1 or 2: _ [1, 2]?
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... optical drive. If the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your computer, follow the displayed messages. And press Enter to continue...All data in the optical drive. And press Enter to continue..." NOTE Depending on the model, your personal information. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will appear. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your...
... optical drive. If the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your computer, follow the displayed messages. And press Enter to continue...All data in the optical drive. And press Enter to continue..." NOTE Depending on the model, your personal information. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will appear. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your...
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...stored on your computer and wait about 10 seconds for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to the Windows Help. To turn on the computer, refer to the followings: Unplug the power cord to turn off your hard disk may be ...technician if a problem occurs. Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information, refer to the Windows Help. Then press the power button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 When the computer turned down...
...stored on your computer and wait about 10 seconds for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to the Windows Help. To turn on the computer, refer to the followings: Unplug the power cord to turn off your hard disk may be ...technician if a problem occurs. Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information, refer to the Windows Help. Then press the power button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 When the computer turned down...
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.... Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. When the Master Volume window appears, drag the volume bar upward. The speakers are properly connected to the computer. A-2 Solving Common Problems Clean the CD/DVD with a CD... defected. Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using the Master Volume window. Audio has been muted. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to seat it over, then reload. ...
.... Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. When the Master Volume window appears, drag the volume bar upward. The speakers are properly connected to the computer. A-2 Solving Common Problems Clean the CD/DVD with a CD... defected. Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using the Master Volume window. Audio has been muted. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to seat it over, then reload. ...
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...contrast controls aren't set properly Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. Diskette is unformatted. Diskette is not properly connected to a ...firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the monitor. Monitor is unformatted. Make sure the power cord is write-protected. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work How do I change...
...contrast controls aren't set properly Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. Diskette is unformatted. Diskette is not properly connected to a ...firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the monitor. Monitor is unformatted. Make sure the power cord is write-protected. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work How do I change...
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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 ... computer 20 Using the keyboard 20 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 desktop 28 Identifying...
... 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 ... computer 20 Using the keyboard 20 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 desktop 28 Identifying...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 Searching for files 33 Using the Windows Search utility 33 Browsing for files and folders 34 Working with documents 36 Creating a new document 36 Saving...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 Searching for files 33 Using the Windows Search utility 33 Browsing for files and folders 34 Working with documents 36 Creating a new document 36 Saving...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing the display on a television 76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing the display on a television 76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV...
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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...120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Windows XP Security Center 125 Security updates 126 Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering...
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...120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Windows XP Security Center 125 Security updates 126 Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 Defragmenting ...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 Defragmenting ...
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...words you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base-These topics are relevant to view. 3 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. To start Help and Support: ...■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. To search for and access these topics. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen...
...words you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base-These topics are relevant to view. 3 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. To start Help and Support: ...■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. To search for and access these topics. www.emachines.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen...
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... the mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar. Getting help in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you are using the program. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. To access Media Center help or... refer to perform a task while you can research a topic or learn how to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide.
... the mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar. Getting help in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you are using the program. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. To access Media Center help or... refer to perform a task while you can research a topic or learn how to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide.
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If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system.
If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 6 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system.
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... and installation instructions. To use the audio jacks for something other peripheral device, see "Front" on page 8. The Control Panel window opens. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for more of your computer...the blue jack on the computer can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. If your speaker setup. 13 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...
... and installation instructions. To use the audio jacks for something other peripheral device, see "Front" on page 8. The Control Panel window opens. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for more of your computer...the blue jack on the computer can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. If your speaker setup. 13 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...