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... on using your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. It also saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode... off, it does turn off . 17 Important If for files. In order to remove all electrical power from your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in Windows to save power. For more information about...
... on using your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. It also saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode... off, it does turn off . 17 Important If for files. In order to remove all electrical power from your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in Windows to save power. For more information about...
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... secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 7... and remove it. - When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is displayed. 41...
... secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 7... and remove it. - When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is displayed. 41...
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... old computer's documents folder for personal data files. For more information, see "Using Windows" in your online User Guide. Go to another computer on the desktop. www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your network. OR - Go to Step 4. -
... old computer's documents folder for personal data files. For more information, see "Using Windows" in your online User Guide. Go to another computer on the desktop. www.emachines.com Finding your documents Many programs save your network. OR - Go to Step 4. -
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... 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 to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 10 Viewing...
... 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 to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 10 Viewing...
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Chapter 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
Chapter 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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...see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar represent programs that are available. Click a program's button on the taskbar near the clock. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. Click the Start... button, then open a file or program by clicking an item on your computer. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your computer are set up. For ...
...see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar represent programs that are available. Click a program's button on the taskbar near the clock. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. Click the Start... button, then open a file or program by clicking an item on your computer. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your computer are set up. For ...
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If you the first level of the Windows desktop. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the ...
If you the first level of the Windows desktop. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the ...
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...for a program that you use frequently. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ... All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type...
...for a program that you use frequently. Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ... All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type...
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... file or folder is created. 5 Type a name for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 13. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that...folder, you place a copy of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. For more than one place... you copy or cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click ...
... file or folder is created. 5 Type a name for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 13. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that...folder, you place a copy of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. For more than one place... you copy or cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click ...
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... cannot find the file you moved appears in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on your Windows desktop.
... cannot find the file you moved appears in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on your Windows desktop.
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... about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you want to search on the desktop. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
... about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you want to search on the desktop. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
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... • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in which it was created or modified You can narrow your Windows desktop. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 14 So...
... • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in which it was created or modified You can narrow your Windows desktop. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 14 So...
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...download are automatically added to a music file. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. You can organize your desktop to the music library. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. The new track information ...appears in the Windows Media Player library. 35 www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. You can add music tracks to your music ...
...download are automatically added to a music file. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. You can organize your desktop to the music library. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. The new track information ...appears in the Windows Media Player library. 35 www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. You can add music tracks to your music ...
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... network computers, each computer. 52 Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices...
... network computers, each computer. 52 Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the devices...
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... and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. To map a network drive: 1 Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in the Search Help box, then...
... and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. To map a network drive: 1 Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in the Search Help box, then...
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... the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. To connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install...
... the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. To connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install...
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The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the desktop background. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control ... OK. To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to look for the ...
The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the desktop background. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control ... OK. To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to look for the ...
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www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on ...your preference. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your Windows desktop. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. Although you can position them anywhere on ...your screen in an empty area of your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 They can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and stock...
www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on ...your preference. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your Windows desktop. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. Although you can position them anywhere on ...your screen in an empty area of your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 They can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and stock...
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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. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's ...Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. For the location of your computer. You may not represent the screens on your Windows desktop. To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), ...
www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's ...Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. For the location of your computer. You may not represent the screens on your Windows desktop. To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), ...
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... scheme you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to save your desk. 10 Click OK. Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down..., logging on your changes. 72 To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want associated with the event.
... scheme you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to save your desk. 10 Click OK. Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down..., logging on your changes. 72 To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want associated with the event.