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... Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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...■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. For each search, you entered... to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in the Search Results list. To view ...
...■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. For each search, you entered... to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in the Search Results list. To view ...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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... diskettes and your computer away from your computer. www.eMachines.com To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to choose updates for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for Available Updates. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps...
... diskettes and your computer away from your computer. www.eMachines.com To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to choose updates for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for Available Updates. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps...
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.... Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. You received a free, limited-time subscription to...programs for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2004. Some viruses go undetected for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. Scan for a period of time because they are...
.... Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. You received a free, limited-time subscription to...programs for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2004. Some viruses go undetected for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. Scan for a period of time because they are...
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... AntiVirus. www.eMachines.com 41 Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer performing at its best. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: ... and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your computer. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that has a narrow, straw-like extension ...
... AntiVirus. www.eMachines.com 41 Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your computer performing at its best. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: ... and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your computer. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that has a narrow, straw-like extension ...
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... which may be accurate. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. and other rights owners. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or... gure logo are reserved. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are made periodically. www.eMachines.com 81 The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of eMachines, Inc, in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to continuing system improvements,...
... which may be accurate. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. and other rights owners. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or... gure logo are reserved. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are made periodically. www.eMachines.com 81 The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of eMachines, Inc, in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to continuing system improvements,...
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...Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage ...switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
...Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage ...switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
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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 ... 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 audio files 83 Playing audio...
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 ... 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 audio files 83 Playing audio...
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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 ... 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 Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130...
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 ... 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 Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...first screen you see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar represent programs that you discarded are available. 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. Type the... on the taskbar to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. Double-click this example, depending on the right. The icon changes appearance to notify you can open a file or program ...
...first screen you see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar represent programs that you discarded are available. 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. Type the... on the taskbar to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. Double-click this example, depending on the right. The icon changes appearance to notify you can open a file or program ...
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..., change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more . The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to update the Media Center Program Guide. Important Media Center requires Internet access to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. Press the...6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Button(s) Navigation buttons Functions Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide You can use the Media Center setup wizard, the ...
..., change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more . The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to update the Media Center Program Guide. Important Media Center requires Internet access to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. Press the...6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Button(s) Navigation buttons Functions Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide You can use the Media Center setup wizard, the ...
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... icon. 97 Important TV programs that have Windows XP with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go. www.emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating video DVDs You can be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or...
... icon. 97 Important TV programs that have Windows XP with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go. www.emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating video DVDs You can be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or...
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CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates
CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates
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... click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase user accounts in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Data security Help & Support For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 125. 121 Viruses... Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to malfunction. A virus is a program that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that a user can also limit the programs that are activated on suspicious Microsoft Word and...
... click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase user accounts in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Data security Help & Support For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 125. 121 Viruses... Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to malfunction. A virus is a program that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that a user can also limit the programs that are activated on suspicious Microsoft Word and...
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...to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it is time to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update. Updating your virus definitions You should update your virus definitions regularly to protect your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to extend your subscription, an alert appears... 3 Click Scan My Computer for the virus. Click Renew my subscription to scan, then select your computer and rescan for Viruses. www.emachines.com 4 Click the location you must extend your subscription and continue updating McAfee SecurityCenter. 124
...to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it is time to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update. Updating your virus definitions You should update your virus definitions regularly to protect your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to extend your subscription, an alert appears... 3 Click Scan My Computer for the virus. Click Renew my subscription to scan, then select your computer and rescan for Viruses. www.emachines.com 4 Click the location you must extend your subscription and continue updating McAfee SecurityCenter. 124
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The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall. 3 For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 125 www.emachines.com Data security Using Windows XP Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center.
The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall. 3 For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 125 www.emachines.com Data security Using Windows XP Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center.
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CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass...
CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass...
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The Automatic Updates dialog box opens. 3 Make your computer and install them automatically. www.emachines.com Security updates Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. 127 To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. 2 Click Automatic Updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your changes to schedule automatic updates.
The Automatic Updates dialog box opens. 3 Make your computer and install them automatically. www.emachines.com Security updates Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. 127 To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. 2 Click Automatic Updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your changes to schedule automatic updates.