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www.eMachines.com 31 Activity indicator Media reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory ... uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular phone. You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one media type to another. Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your...
www.eMachines.com 31 Activity indicator Media reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory ... uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular phone. You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one media type to another. Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your...
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... a memory card: ■ Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Double-click the drive letter (for the media reader access indicator to remove the memory card. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the card reader access... the card from the reader before you restart your computer. 32 www.eMachines.com Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a media card, insert only one media card in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the memory...
... a memory card: ■ Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Double-click the drive letter (for the media reader access indicator to remove the memory card. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the card reader access... the card from the reader before you restart your computer. 32 www.eMachines.com Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a media card, insert only one media card in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the memory...
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... drive Double layer DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to double layer DVD+R discs. www.eMachines.com 33 CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data... CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to enjoy a wide variety of the following drive types. Look on the front of blank media will result in less capacity.
... drive Double layer DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to double layer DVD+R discs. www.eMachines.com 33 CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data... CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to enjoy a wide variety of the following drive types. Look on the front of blank media will result in less capacity.
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..., several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your music files to build a music library ■ Listen to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A ... has greater data capacity. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music ..., copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Creating CDs or DVDs You can use the CD or DVD burning program on a single disc...
..., several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your music files to build a music library ■ Listen to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A ... has greater data capacity. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music ..., copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Creating CDs or DVDs You can use the CD or DVD burning program on a single disc...
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... CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in the instruction booklet that were included with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com The instructions for the purpose. If you can use the backup files located on restore discs that came with your computer to the original... made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on the hard drive.
... CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in the instruction booklet that were included with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com The instructions for the purpose. If you can use the backup files located on restore discs that came with your computer to the original... made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on the hard drive.
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... diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer. ■ Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your computer. ■ If your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "Data error" message This... hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.eMachines.com 61 Hard drive Troubleshooting You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ...
... diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer. ■ Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your computer. ■ If your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "Data error" message This... hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.eMachines.com 61 Hard drive Troubleshooting You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ...
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... 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23 O online... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23 O online... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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... 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...
... 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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... 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 to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11...
... 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 to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11...
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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 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 ... 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 audio files 83 Playing audio...
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Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
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...topic or learn how to perform a task while you can access most online help : 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. The tool bar appears at... the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in the Search Results list. Getting help or refer to activate the Media Center tool bar. You can access...
...topic or learn how to perform a task while you can access most online help : 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the tool bar. The tool bar appears at... the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in the Search Results list. Getting help or refer to activate the Media Center tool bar. You can access...
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CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
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.... This is your drive for... Inserting a CD or DVD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com If your computer. Note: To use the double layer capability of blank media will result in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up.
.... This is your drive for... Inserting a CD or DVD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com If your computer. Note: To use the double layer capability of blank media will result in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up.
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...emachines.com Using Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with a Media Center remote control (optional), you direct access to view photos. (The remote control included with your Media Center may look different.) For detailed setup information, see your Media Center setup poster. Start button Opens the Media...you can use the remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to Media Center features. Numeric keypad/data Lets you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and...
...emachines.com Using Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with a Media Center remote control (optional), you direct access to view photos. (The remote control included with your Media Center may look different.) For detailed setup information, see your Media Center setup poster. Start button Opens the Media...you can use the remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to Media Center features. Numeric keypad/data Lets you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and...
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...2 Press the Start button on occasion, you are connected to automatically download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you may... requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. To use the Media Center Guide to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more . CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Button(s) Navigation buttons Functions Let you move the cursor around the...
...2 Press the Start button on occasion, you are connected to automatically download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you may... requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. To use the Media Center Guide to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more . CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Button(s) Navigation buttons Functions Let you move the cursor around the...
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www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your .... 3 Click the file you record and play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. 83 Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.
www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your .... 3 Click the file you record and play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. 83 Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.
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... a DVD you want to play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). www.emachines.com To play DVDs using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playing CDs or DVDs Important Some music CDs have a DVD drive and would like...drive in your computer. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies or several albums of digital songs, and can play CDs using Windows Media Player, and you do not have copy protection software. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports Shortcut Double-click the file in the Search box,...
... a DVD you want to play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). www.emachines.com To play DVDs using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playing CDs or DVDs Important Some music CDs have a DVD drive and would like...drive in your computer. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies or several albums of digital songs, and can play CDs using Windows Media Player, and you do not have copy protection software. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports Shortcut Double-click the file in the Search box,...
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... of CD players or DVD players, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc Playing music and movies To play ). Windows Media Player opens. - If you do not hear sound or you want to change the...
... of CD players or DVD players, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc Playing music and movies To play ). Windows Media Player opens. - If you do not hear sound or you want to change the...
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...the tracks from these CDs. For more information on the differences between the two types of CD players, click Start, then click Windows Media Player. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. ...music CD to open with a list of CD players, click Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player opens. - If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software.
...the tracks from these CDs. For more information on the differences between the two types of CD players, click Start, then click Windows Media Player. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. ...music CD to open with a list of CD players, click Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player opens. - If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software.