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... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
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... you need to the Internet and access your e-mail messages. When you connect to an ISP, the ISP server lets you connect to set up telephone modem. To minimize the cost for a list of time you are those using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Internet Servers store information so other technologies. With this network by connecting your computer to the Internet. Your Internet service provider can access...
... you need to the Internet and access your e-mail messages. When you connect to an ISP, the ISP server lets you connect to set up telephone modem. To minimize the cost for a list of time you are those using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Internet Servers store information so other technologies. With this network by connecting your computer to the Internet. Your Internet service provider can access...
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... image. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the World Wide Web. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... image. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the World Wide Web. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... hardware information that came with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. If you send or receive faxes using your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Your dial-up modem cable must be installed before proceeding. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is turned on page 59. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 Your default e-mail program opens...
... hardware information that came with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. If you send or receive faxes using your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Your dial-up modem cable must be installed before proceeding. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is turned on page 59. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 Your default e-mail program opens...
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... installed. Creating a data disc To create a data disc: 1 Insert a blank, writable optical disc into your DVD's opening menu will look using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. • Slide show creates a slide show you how to a flash drive. The files are burned to disc. Although this blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type...
... installed. Creating a data disc To create a data disc: 1 Insert a blank, writable optical disc into your DVD's opening menu will look using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. • Slide show creates a slide show you how to a flash drive. The files are burned to disc. Although this blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type...
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.... Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most well-known example of these components. For information on the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set up of a WPAN is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . LAN-A local area network (LAN) is a number that covers...
.... Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most well-known example of these components. For information on the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set up of a WPAN is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . LAN-A local area network (LAN) is a number that covers...
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... network running at different speeds will result in your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you must install one is not listed, you need for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best results, all of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch...
... network running at different speeds will result in your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you must install one is not listed, you need for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best results, all of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch...
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... be activated. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. Setting up a network using a router If you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. Before you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that...
... be activated. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet already installed. Setting up a network using a router If you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. Before you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that...
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... set up your computer wherever you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem and is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the network jack on your wireless computers. 47 A wireless Ethernet network uses...
... set up your computer wherever you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem and is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the network jack on your wireless computers. 47 A wireless Ethernet network uses...
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....emachines.com. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 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 the left. If one is working , contact your broadband connection is not listed, you have connected the network cabling. Be sure to ISP. Before you are using your current setup...
....emachines.com. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 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 the left. If one is working , contact your broadband connection is not listed, you have connected the network cabling. Be sure to ISP. Before you are using your current setup...
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... address from a DHCP server." Connecting to set up on each other users on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. The workgroup name must be the same for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. After you have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you receive your network need to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on...
... address from a DHCP server." Connecting to set up on each other users on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. The workgroup name must be the same for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. After you have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you receive your network need to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on...
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... add a printer to your network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in networking. • Use a print server. If you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to the network, do one of the router or access point with your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn...
... add a printer to your network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is plugged in networking. • Use a print server. If you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to the network, do one of the router or access point with your access point. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn...
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... Support. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Help For more information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The Change Settings dialog box opens. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings...
... Support. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Help For more information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The Change Settings dialog box opens. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings...
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... depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive...
... depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive...
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... 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. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn...
... 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. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn...
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... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 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...
... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 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...
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... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 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 up account...
... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 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 up account...
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... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
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...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 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...
...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 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...