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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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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. 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
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...USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. For more information... may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
...USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. For more information... may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card ...
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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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... always be moved to this jack. Plug a monitor into this jack. This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer. Plug the power cord into this jack. For... correct power available. This jack is operating in the correct position for a telephone into this connector. If your computer is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11
... always be moved to this jack. Plug a monitor into this jack. This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer. Plug the power cord into this jack. For... correct power available. This jack is operating in the correct position for a telephone into this connector. If your computer is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11
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... computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 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...
... computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 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...
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...Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. You see an "Unable to locate host" message ...The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are...
...Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. You see an "Unable to locate host" message ...The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. If you have a problem with your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are...
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...to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer is failing. Help and ...Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, ...
...to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer is failing. Help and ...Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, ...
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... 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. 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 working and plugged...
... 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. 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 working and plugged...
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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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...tools and utilities. Think of the desktop as your computer is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. 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 keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your desktop may appear on the menu that...
...tools and utilities. Think of the desktop as your computer is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. 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 keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your desktop may appear on the menu that...
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... 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 To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on...
... 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 To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on...
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...click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the taskbar. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for that shows the window title. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The...the program that you use frequently. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. 28 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...
...click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the taskbar. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut icon for that shows the window title. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The...the program that you use frequently. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. 28 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...
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A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. You ... to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize...
A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. You ... to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize...
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...; Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. If you double-click its icon, click Show the.... 2 Double-click the drive where 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 files and folders on page 39. 30
...; Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files are much like the folders in a file cabinet. If you double-click its icon, click Show the.... 2 Double-click the drive where 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 files and folders on page 39. 30
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...files" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. 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...or folder you copy or cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is emptied. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. Eventually the trash can paste copies of the file...
...files" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. 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...or folder you copy or cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is emptied. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. Eventually the trash can paste copies of the file...
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...page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to... empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or...to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search box, then click the arrow. To recover files...
...page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to... empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or...to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search box, then click the arrow. To recover files...
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...keyword searching in fact). Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a program or a text document. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in that you need . This is usually on...Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that may have to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can search by selecting the search options that you want. You can narrow your ...
...keyword searching in fact). Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a program or a text document. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Browsing for . 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in that you need . This is usually on...Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that may have to find files meeting more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can search by selecting the search options that you want. You can narrow your ...