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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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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 Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard ...operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. ...onto recordable discs (depending on page 33. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral...
Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard ...operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 28. ...onto recordable discs (depending on page 33. Press this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. 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 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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...The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the..., analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. This jack is preset at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct...
...The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the..., analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. This jack is preset at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 In other peripheral device" on page 28. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct...
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...firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of memory ...in your computer is secure, 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 ...
...firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of memory ...in your computer is secure, 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 ...
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If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you are using a dial-up )" on your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. You ... or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that your account with your ISP is set up )" on page 10 to make...
If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If you are using a dial-up )" on your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. You ... or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that your account with your ISP is set up )" on page 10 to make...
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... call waiting, call waiting is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer is connected to temporarily disable the... ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. You see a "Memory error" ...
... call waiting, call waiting is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer is connected to temporarily disable the... ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. You see a "Memory error" ...
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...53K. If your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. The problem may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to the modem is in 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 The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with just one program. ■...
...53K. If your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. The problem may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the line connected to the modem is in 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 The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with just one program. ■...
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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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...open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. 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 stored. The Start button provides ...access to notify you can open a file or program by clicking an item on the right. Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your personalized work space where you when the security settings on the taskbar ...
...open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. 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 stored. The Start button provides ...access to notify you can open a file or program by clicking an item on the right. Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your personalized work space where you when the security settings on the taskbar ...
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..., get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 To use the Start menu: 1 Click...
..., get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 To use the Start menu: 1 Click...
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... icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the taskbar. 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...
... icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the taskbar. 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...
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... Save. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just...
... Save. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just...
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... (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your computer. The new folder is stored in files. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you want to create... a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of a drive after you want to put the new folder. Files are much like the folders in the Search...
... (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your computer. The new folder is stored in files. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you want to create... a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of a drive after you want to put the new folder. Files are much like the folders in the Search...
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...emptied. 31 Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. When you cut and ... of a file or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 29 and "Searching for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the...
...emptied. 31 Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. When you cut and ... of a file or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 29 and "Searching for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the...
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...39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. 32 www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files...emptying Recycle Bin in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. To...
...39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. 32 www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files...emptying Recycle Bin in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. To...
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...file name. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in fact). CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. When the search is called browsing. 34 You can narrow your Windows desktop. Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list... another folder, and so on a drive inside a folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. It is rarely right on top of folders to find files meeting more criteria than a file...
...file name. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in fact). CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. When the search is called browsing. 34 You can narrow your Windows desktop. Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list... another folder, and so on a drive inside a folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. It is rarely right on top of folders to find files meeting more criteria than a file...