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... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
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DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader... or Hibernate mode. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 30. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Turns on . This jack is color-coded red or pink...
...turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader... or Hibernate mode. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 30. www.eMachines.com 9 This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Turns on . This jack is color-coded red or pink...
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Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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... your area. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a monitor into this port. Remove these ports. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your...
... your area. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a monitor into this port. Remove these ports. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an ... should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. OR If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view).
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to an ... should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. OR If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view).
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search ... and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Connecting to...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the Search ... and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Connecting to...
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...; Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the...from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer.
...; Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the...from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer.
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...■ Shut down and restart your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is limited to make sure that... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer ■ Make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate...
...■ Shut down and restart your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is limited to make sure that... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer ■ Make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate...
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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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...files, folders, and programs that are stored. For instructions on the menu that opens. Your desktop may appear on page 31. The Recycle Bin is the Windows desktop. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you can open the Windows Security Center. 26 Other buttons ... your computer is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. 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 are available. Click the Start button,...
...files, folders, and programs that are stored. For instructions on the menu that opens. Your desktop may appear on page 31. The Recycle Bin is the Windows desktop. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you can open the Windows Security Center. 26 Other buttons ... your computer is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. 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 are available. Click the Start button,...
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... button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . 27 www....emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or...
... button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . 27 www....emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or...
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...on the taskbar. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Identifying window items When you double-...Local Disk (C:) icon in the taskbar opens the window again. 28 Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls....
...on the taskbar. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Identifying window items When you double-...Local Disk (C:) icon in the taskbar opens the window again. 28 Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the desktop. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls....
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A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. Clicking an item on the menu ... active window or program. You may also have additional drives, such as CD or DVD drives. 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 delete the information just as Print or Save...
A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. Clicking an item on the menu ... active window or program. You may also have additional drives, such as CD or DVD drives. 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 delete the information just as Print or Save...
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... box, then click the arrow. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 They can contain files and other folders. To create a folder...
... box, then click the arrow. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 30 They can contain files and other folders. To create a folder...
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... folder, you remove the file or folder from its original location and place the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard. Type the keyword creating files and folders or moving files and folders in (the destination folder), you paste...you need to copy and move . You can paste copies of the file or folder appears in a trash can , called copying, cutting, and pasting. 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 decide to...
... folder, you remove the file or folder from its original location and place the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard. Type the keyword creating files and folders or moving files and folders in (the destination folder), you paste...you need to copy and move . You can paste copies of the file or folder appears in a trash can , called copying, cutting, and pasting. 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 decide to...
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www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or... asks you if you are sure that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. For instructions on how to delete. These files cannot be restored. Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files ... files and folders to their original locations. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the ...
www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or... asks you if you are sure that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. For instructions on how to delete. These files cannot be restored. Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files ... files and folders to their original locations. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the ...
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... you will usually have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. Type the keyword searching in the list. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. You can search by the: ■ Date the file was created or modified. ■ Size of the file. ■ Type...). This is usually on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on top of folders to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that...
... you will usually have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. Type the keyword searching in the list. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. You can search by the: ■ Date the file was created or modified. ■ Size of the file. ■ Type...). This is usually on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on top of folders to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that...