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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. The icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for... Windows and other tasks. The Start button provides access to notify you discarded are available. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. Click the Start button, then open a file or program by clicking an item on...
...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. The icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for... Windows and other tasks. The Start button provides access to notify you discarded are available. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. Click the Start button, then open a file or program by clicking an item on...
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... the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. 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 the lower left of menu items. Help and ... click the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to open 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.
... the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. 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 the lower left of menu items. Help and ... click the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to open 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.
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... icon in the Search box, then click the arrow. 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). Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the...bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Type the keyword desktop icons in the My Computer window. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. 28 Help and Support For more ...
... icon in the Search box, then click the arrow. 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). Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the...bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Type the keyword desktop icons in the My Computer window. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. 28 Help and Support For more ...
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... and Support For more than one drive. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move...
... and Support For more than one drive. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may also have additional drives, such as Print or Save. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move...
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... of a drive after you want to put the new folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of the drive or folder, click Show the contents of...
... of a drive after you want to put the new folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of the drive or folder, click Show the contents of...
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.... To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want the file or folder to copy. 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 take them...Viewing drives" on page 29 and "Searching for files" on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you decide to the Windows ...
.... To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want the file or folder to copy. 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 take them...Viewing drives" on page 29 and "Searching for files" on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you decide to the Windows ...
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... files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer... all files in the bin. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin...on page 39. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. These files cannot be restored. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin...
... files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer... all files in the bin. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin...on page 39. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. These files cannot be restored. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin...
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...folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list. So you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword searching in the same way as a program or a text document. You can ...narrow your Windows desktop. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. It is called browsing. 34 This is usually on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on top...
...folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list. So you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword searching in the same way as a program or a text document. You can ...narrow your Windows desktop. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. It is called browsing. 34 This is usually on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on top...
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www.emachines.com Searching for files To browse for a file: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box, then ...-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want to find. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or...
www.emachines.com Searching for files To browse for a file: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box, then ...-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want to find. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or...
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... the folders listed below the Save in list. 3 Type a new file name in list File name Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword saving in the Search box, then click the arrow. 2 Click the arrow button to open... the Save in . To open a document: 1 Start the program. 2 Click File, then click Open. 37 www.emachines.com Saving a document Working with documents After you create a document, you need to open it. The Save As dialog box opens.
... the folders listed below the Save in list. 3 Type a new file name in list File name Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword saving in the Search box, then click the arrow. 2 Click the arrow button to open... the Save in . To open a document: 1 Start the program. 2 Click File, then click Open. 37 www.emachines.com Saving a document Working with documents After you create a document, you need to open it. The Save As dialog box opens.
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..., then click Help and Support. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click OK. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the folder you must have a printer connected to your computer or have.... To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on page 13. Printing a document Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To print a document, you want , browse through the folders listed below the Look in the Search box, ...
..., then click Help and Support. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click OK. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the folder you must have a printer connected to your computer or have.... To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on page 13. Printing a document Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To print a document, you want , browse through the folders listed below the Look in the Search box, ...
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... all programs that run in the Recycle Bin. The file or folder is permanently deleted. Do this... www.emachines.com Using shortcuts Using shortcuts Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is not stored in Windows. Permanently delete...
... all programs that run in the Recycle Bin. The file or folder is permanently deleted. Do this... www.emachines.com Using shortcuts Using shortcuts Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is not stored in Windows. Permanently delete...
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...you are unable to connect to see if entries are required in the password box, then click OK. For any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of router, see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running... Normally, leaving the fields blank will work. ■ LAN IP Address-We recommend that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with ...
...you are unable to connect to see if entries are required in the password box, then click OK. For any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any other brand or model of router, see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running... Normally, leaving the fields blank will work. ■ LAN IP Address-We recommend that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. www.emachines.com Creating an Ethernet network Configuring your router Important The following values in the appropriate fields: ■ Router Name and Domain Name-Check with ...
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...manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. You may not represent the actual screens... 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer's...
...manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. You may not represent the actual screens... 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer's...
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A progress bar appears next to build a music library. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you download are having trouble ... WMA files. Building a music library Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your desktop to the music library. ■ Downloading files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that contains the audio...
A progress bar appears next to build a music library. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you download are having trouble ... WMA files. Building a music library Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your desktop to the music library. ■ Downloading files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that contains the audio...
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CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
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... monitor. For example, simple color drawings may need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tips & Tricks If you are two of the most basic display settings you choose from several color depth settings. You can adjust...
... monitor. For example, simple color drawings may need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tips & Tricks If you are two of the most basic display settings you choose from several color depth settings. You can adjust...