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... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using your Reference Guide 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using online help 3 Getting technical support 4 Finding your model and serial number 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 7 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and...
... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using your Reference Guide 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using online help 3 Getting technical support 4 Finding your model and serial number 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 7 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and...
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... and DVDs 41 Using Windows Media Center 42 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 43 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Using a router 46 Creating an Ethernet network 48 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 48 Making sure your broadband connection works 48 Naming the computers and the workgroup 48 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 49 Setting up an Ethernet network 50 Testing your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Sharing drives and printers 52 Using the network 54...
... and DVDs 41 Using Windows Media Center 42 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 43 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Using a router 46 Creating an Ethernet network 48 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 48 Making sure your broadband connection works 48 Naming the computers and the workgroup 48 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 49 Setting up an Ethernet network 50 Testing your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Sharing drives and printers 52 Using the network 54...
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... a screen saver 61 Using an extended desktop 63 Using a second monitor 63 Viewing the display on a television 64 Modifying television settings 66 Changing the mouse settings 67 Adding and modifying user accounts 67 Changing power-saving settings 69 Changing the power scheme 69 Changing advanced power settings 69 Activating and using Hibernate mode 70 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 71 Chapter 7: Protecting Your Computer 73 Hardware security 74 Kensington lock slot 74 Data security 74 About startup and hard drive passwords...
... a screen saver 61 Using an extended desktop 63 Using a second monitor 63 Viewing the display on a television 64 Modifying television settings 66 Changing the mouse settings 67 Adding and modifying user accounts 67 Changing power-saving settings 69 Changing the power scheme 69 Changing advanced power settings 69 Activating and using Hibernate mode 70 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 71 Chapter 7: Protecting Your Computer 73 Hardware security 74 Kensington lock slot 74 Data security 74 About startup and hard drive passwords...
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... that displays information from the Internet. Internet Servers store information so other computers or servers using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Your computer connects to the Internet through an ISP. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with an Internet service provider (ISP). For more information, see "Using e-mail" on your computer and would like to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at www.emachines...
... that displays information from the Internet. Internet Servers store information so other computers or servers using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Your computer connects to the Internet through an ISP. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with an Internet service provider (ISP). For more information, see "Using e-mail" on your computer and would like to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at www.emachines...
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... World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you use your cable television or special telephone lines to connect to access your Internet account Help For general information about using a Web page display program called a browser. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 21 Type the keyword ISP in some cases ADSL over it. Web pages can...
... World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you use your cable television or special telephone lines to connect to access your Internet account Help For general information about using a Web page display program called a browser. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 21 Type the keyword ISP in some cases ADSL over it. Web pages can...
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... size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that it . The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on page 75. Additionally, the speed of transferring files from viruses" on the browser address bar. - For more information about connecting to run or install the program...
... size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that it . The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on page 75. Additionally, the speed of transferring files from viruses" on the browser address bar. - For more information about connecting to run or install the program...
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... using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is the central control point for the network. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. The router is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access...
... using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is the central control point for the network. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. The router is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access...
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... • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer is...
... • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer is...
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... and Maintenance. Before you need to ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings will be different than any computer name on installing the card and any specific instructions they...
... and Maintenance. Before you need to ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings will be different than any computer name on installing the card and any specific instructions they...
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... network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using your network as well. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you access the Internet connection from any numbered port on the computer. A router lets you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light...
... network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using your network as well. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you access the Internet connection from any numbered port on the computer. A router lets you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light...
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... turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to the Internet: • Run the New Connection Wizard (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Testing your network Now that your home network is set up an Internet...
... turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to the Internet: • Run the New Connection Wizard (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Testing your network Now that your home network is set up an Internet...
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... add a printer to the network drive that has built-in wireless networking. • Use a wireless print server. 55 For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the computer you are sending the file from the CD that shipped with your networked computer, then share the printer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to your access point if the access point includes a USB or parallel port. Adding...
... add a printer to the network drive that has built-in wireless networking. • Use a wireless print server. 55 For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the computer you are sending the file from the CD that shipped with your networked computer, then share the printer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to your access point if the access point includes a USB or parallel port. Adding...
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... your monitor's user guide. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Settings tab. 58 Single-monitor computer Dual-monitor computer 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you use the 32-bit True Color setting at all times. Type changing display settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 5 Click OK, then click Yes. Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Adjusting the screen and desktop settings...
... your monitor's user guide. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Settings tab. 58 Single-monitor computer Dual-monitor computer 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you use the 32-bit True Color setting at all times. Type changing display settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 5 Click OK, then click Yes. Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Adjusting the screen and desktop settings...
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... press ENTER. 5 You can use a second monitor to accommodate additional windows. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have two video connections), you can open windows in this monitor. 4 Click...
... press ENTER. 5 You can use a second monitor to accommodate additional windows. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have two video connections), you can open windows in this monitor. 4 Click...
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... such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. Use a set of the video jacks on your computer, see the poster or hardware guide. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your computer. To view your computer display on a television: 1 With your computer off, connect one end of the cable to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from...
... such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. Use a set of the video jacks on your computer, see the poster or hardware guide. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your computer. To view your computer display on a television: 1 With your computer off, connect one end of the cable to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from...
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... you want that user to have full access to make that limited accounts may not be available in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Mouse icon. To change between user accounts without turning off your mouse settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Changing the mouse settings Help For more information about changing mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. User account tips...
... you want that user to have full access to make that limited accounts may not be available in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Mouse icon. To change between user accounts without turning off your mouse settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.emachines.com Changing the mouse settings Help For more information about changing mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. User account tips...
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... ENTER. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Type uninterruptible power supply in the Power buttons lists. • As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. If your Control Panel is now an option you want to open a System hibernates list, then click the time you can select in the Power Schemes and Advanced tabs and in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options...
... ENTER. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Type uninterruptible power supply in the Power buttons lists. • As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. If your Control Panel is now an option you want to open a System hibernates list, then click the time you can select in the Power Schemes and Advanced tabs and in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options...
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... 7 adding shortcuts 7 adjusting settings 58 changing background 60 changing color depth 58 changing color scheme 59 changing number of colors 58 extended 63 selecting screen saver 61 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 49 disconnecting from Internet 21 display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 61 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network...
... 7 adding shortcuts 7 adjusting settings 58 changing background 60 changing color depth 58 changing color scheme 59 changing number of colors 58 extended 63 selecting screen saver 61 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 49 disconnecting from Internet 21 display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 61 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network...
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... 53 viewing list 9 G Gigabit Ethernet 46 H help online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 2 Hibernate mode 70 hyperlinks 21 84 I i.Link port 38 IEEE 1394 port 38 installing Fax 24 Internet account 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 21 setting up account 21 IP address entering 49 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard shortcuts 18...
... 53 viewing list 9 G Gigabit Ethernet 46 H help online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 2 Hibernate mode 70 hyperlinks 21 84 I i.Link port 38 IEEE 1394 port 38 installing Fax 24 Internet account 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 21 setting up account 21 IP address entering 49 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard shortcuts 18...
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... adding to desktop 7 closing programs 18 closing windows 18 copying 18 cutting 18 deleting files and folders 18 keyboard 18 pasting 18 renaming files and folders 18 selecting adjacent items in list 18 selecting items in list 18 switching between files, folders, or programs 18 software See programs Sound Recorder playing file 32 recording audio 35 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 49 support using 2 S-Video...
... adding to desktop 7 closing programs 18 closing windows 18 copying 18 cutting 18 deleting files and folders 18 keyboard 18 pasting 18 renaming files and folders 18 selecting adjacent items in list 18 selecting items in list 18 switching between files, folders, or programs 18 software See programs Sound Recorder playing file 32 recording audio 35 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 49 support using 2 S-Video...