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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons ...Internet 20 Setting up an Internet account 20 Accessing your Internet account 21 Using the World Wide Web 21 Connecting to a Web site 21 Downloading files 22 Using e-mail 22 Sending e-mail 22 Checking your e-mail 23 Using Windows Fax and Scan 23 Sending a fax 23 Setting up...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons ...Internet 20 Setting up an Internet account 20 Accessing your Internet account 21 Using the World Wide Web 21 Connecting to a Web site 21 Downloading files 22 Using e-mail 22 Sending e-mail 22 Checking your e-mail 23 Using Windows Fax and Scan 23 Sending a fax 23 Setting up...
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...about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the complexity of related ... The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your Web browser. Additionally, the speed of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. www.emachines.com Accessing your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. ...
...about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the complexity of related ... The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your Web browser. Additionally, the speed of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. www.emachines.com Accessing your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. ...
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...your Internet account. Help For more information, see "Working with files and folders" on page 10. 4 Click the link on your computer. E-mail is downloaded to your computer. Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Create Mail. 4 Type the e-mail address of the Web site that you want. The ... is assigned when you want to send e-mail to the Web site containing the file that user. Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Downloading files Caution To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that is similar to this one: [email protected] User name Internet domain name ...
...your Internet account. Help For more information, see "Working with files and folders" on page 10. 4 Click the link on your computer. E-mail is downloaded to your computer. Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Create Mail. 4 Type the e-mail address of the Web site that you want. The ... is assigned when you want to send e-mail to the Web site containing the file that user. Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Downloading files Caution To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that is similar to this one: [email protected] User name Internet domain name ...
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... the Windows Media Player library. 35 You can edit the track's tags (informational fields). If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you...Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to build a music library. You can organize your music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the music library. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such ...
... the Windows Media Player library. 35 You can edit the track's tags (informational fields). If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you...Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to build a music library. You can organize your music library. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the music library. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such ...
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...you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your network, you need to download viruses or view your computer is not listed, you are using your Internet service provider. Setting up a network. If you must... your ISP. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your access...
...you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your network, you need to download viruses or view your computer is not listed, you are using your Internet service provider. Setting up a network. If you must... your ISP. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your access...
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... virus and spyware protection updates. • Using Norton Internet Security to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. • Checking all programs for a period of the screen. Help For more about these features, including how to.... 59 Some viruses go undetected for viruses before installing them. • Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. www.emachines.com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you are activated on a ...
... virus and spyware protection updates. • Using Norton Internet Security to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. • Checking all programs for a period of the screen. Help For more about these features, including how to.... 59 Some viruses go undetected for viruses before installing them. • Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. www.emachines.com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you are activated on a ...
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... Security. 2 Click Security Center. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your subscription. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 61 Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. www.emachines.com 3 On the left side of the window, click Run LiveUpdate.
... Security. 2 Click Security Center. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your subscription. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 61 Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. www.emachines.com 3 On the left side of the window, click Run LiveUpdate.
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...gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ...BigFix monitors your computer. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.emachines.com 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To ...
...gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ...BigFix monitors your computer. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.emachines.com 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To ...
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www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer's video card supports ... the size of your computer. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Shortcut...
www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer's video card supports ... the size of your computer. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Shortcut...
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... for any user. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 82 Tip Click Check All, then click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access...
... for any user. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 82 Tip Click Check All, then click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access...
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... 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 10 viewing...
... 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 10 viewing...
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... sending from program 27 sending scanned image 27 setting up cover page template 27 files copying 11, 17 cutting 11 deleting 6, 12, 17 downloading 22 finding 13, 14 moving 11 opening 7 opening shared 54 pasting 11, 17 recovering 12 renaming 17 searching for 13, 14 sharing 53... 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting...
... sending from program 27 sending scanned image 27 setting up cover page template 27 files copying 11, 17 cutting 11 deleting 6, 12, 17 downloading 22 finding 13, 14 moving 11 opening 7 opening shared 54 pasting 11, 17 recovering 12 renaming 17 searching for 13, 14 sharing 53... 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting...
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... removing 59 voice recognition 78 W WAN 44 WAV file playing 30 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 67 close button 9 closing 9, 17 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 9 Windows changing background... security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading files 22 88
... removing 59 voice recognition 78 W WAN 44 WAV file playing 30 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 67 close button 9 closing 9, 17 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 9 Windows changing background... security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading files 22 88
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... 7 Checking the voltage selection 8 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . 9 Connecting a dial-up modem 9 Using the World Wide Web 10 Connecting to a Web site 11 Downloading files 12 Ethernet networking 13 Wired Ethernet networking 13 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 18 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21...
... 7 Checking the voltage selection 8 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . 9 Connecting a dial-up modem 9 Using the World Wide Web 10 Connecting to a Web site 11 Downloading files 12 Ethernet networking 13 Wired Ethernet networking 13 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 18 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21...
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You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using a Web page display program called a browser. If the pointer changes to a hand, the item is called a Web site. You ...
You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using a Web page display program called a browser. If the pointer changes to a hand, the item is called a Web site. You ...
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...address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. - Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account ... on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the site that a Web page displays on your Web browser. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site....
...address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. - Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account ... on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the site that a Web page displays on your Web browser. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site....
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...double-clicking it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of transferring files from a... computer on the Web site to run or install the program. Downloading is downloaded to your computer. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Internet to your computer. A copy of the file is the process of ...
...double-clicking it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of transferring files from a... computer on the Web site to run or install the program. Downloading is downloaded to your computer. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Internet to your computer. A copy of the file is the process of ...
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... appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are sending you e-mail messages, but you...
... appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are sending you e-mail messages, but you...
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Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Do not connect these devices to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. These lines do not work correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. • Make sure that all screws in Category View, ...
Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Do not connect these devices to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. These lines do not work correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. • Make sure that all screws in Category View, ...