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www.emachines.com Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 57 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 58 Adjusting the color depth 58 Adjusting the screen resolution 59 Changing the colors ... 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...
www.emachines.com Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 57 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 58 Adjusting the color depth 58 Adjusting the screen resolution 59 Changing the colors ... 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...
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... aspect ratio, and get more information. Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry button... features. Control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with your Media...
... aspect ratio, and get more information. Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry button... features. Control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with your Media...
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... (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. In addition to the network. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. www.emachines.com Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your computers. 3 Plug... DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the computers on the network and can configure your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the cable into the network connector on the router (except the WAN...
... (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. In addition to the network. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. www.emachines.com Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your computers. 3 Plug... DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the computers on the network and can configure your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the cable into the network connector on the router (except the WAN...
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... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. If you share a folder, only the contents of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you want to install the printer drivers on each...
... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. If you share a folder, only the contents of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you want to install the printer drivers on each...
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Chapter 6 Customizing Windows • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Changing the mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings 57
Chapter 6 Customizing Windows • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Changing the mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings 57
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... Important The TV out feature is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Use a set of headphones or external powered speakers to install the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is available only on computers that have a Video out or S-...or S-Video out jack on your computer lets you view your computer. Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other end of the cable to the Video in this section...
... Important The TV out feature is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Use a set of headphones or external powered speakers to install the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is available only on computers that have a Video out or S-...or S-Video out jack on your computer lets you view your computer. Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other end of the cable to the Video in this section...
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... window opens. You can select one of power settings) let you want . - www.emachines.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power scheme Help For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Changing advanced power settings Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click...
... window opens. You can select one of power settings) let you want . - www.emachines.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power scheme Help For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Changing advanced power settings Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click...
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... about hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 70 Type hibernate in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the... Power Options icon. To activate Hibernate mode: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. Chapter ...
... about hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 70 Type hibernate in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the... Power Options icon. To activate Hibernate mode: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. Chapter ...
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...window opens. Hibernate mode 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 the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Press and hold SHIFT,... then click Hibernate. Click the arrow button to use Hibernate mode: • As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Power Schemes tab. www.emachines.com 3 Click the Hibernate tab. 4 Click the Enable hibernation check box, then click Apply.
...window opens. Hibernate mode 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 the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Press and hold SHIFT,... then click Hibernate. Click the arrow button to use Hibernate mode: • As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Power Schemes tab. www.emachines.com 3 Click the Hibernate tab. 4 Click the Enable hibernation check box, then click Apply.
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....emachines.com O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18 playing audio CD 33 audio file 32, 33 Media Player file 33 multimedia files 33 music CD 33 Windows Media Player file 33 power advanced... settings 69 changing advanced settings 69 changing schemes 69 Hibernate mode 70 schemes 69 using UPS 71 power supply uninterruptible 71 printer sharing 53 printing documents 17 files across network 55 Program ...
....emachines.com O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18 playing audio CD 33 audio file 32, 33 Media Player file 33 multimedia files 33 music CD 33 Windows Media Player file 33 power advanced... settings 69 changing advanced settings 69 changing schemes 69 Hibernate mode 70 schemes 69 using UPS 71 power supply uninterruptible 71 printer sharing 53 printing documents 17 files across network 55 Program ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11... your computer desk and chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 16 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11... your computer desk and chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 16 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 ...
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www.emachines.com Transferring Internet settings 64 Installing your old printer or scanner 65 Installing your old programs 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 67 Safety guidelines 68 First steps ... Memory card reader 78 Modem (cable or DSL 78 Modem (dial-up 79 Monitor 82 Mouse 83 Networks 83 Optical disc drives 84 Passwords 85 Power 86 Printer 86 Sound 88 Recovering your system 89 Recovering your system 89 Telephone support 93 Before calling Customer Care 93...
www.emachines.com Transferring Internet settings 64 Installing your old printer or scanner 65 Installing your old programs 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 67 Safety guidelines 68 First steps ... Memory card reader 78 Modem (cable or DSL 78 Modem (dial-up 79 Monitor 82 Mouse 83 Networks 83 Optical disc drives 84 Passwords 85 Power 86 Printer 86 Sound 88 Recovering your system 89 Recovering your system 89 Telephone support 93 Before calling Customer Care 93...
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Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
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... this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 27. www.emachines.com Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs...
... this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 27. www.emachines.com Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs...
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... preset at the factory. Back Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker...
... preset at the factory. Back Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker...
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...scanner, or other device" on page 14. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this screw before opening the case. For more information on connecting power, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 27. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. Plug a video tuner or antenna into...Stereo out: Plug your wireless network antenna card (optional). Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this optional jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack...
...scanner, or other device" on page 14. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this screw before opening the case. For more information on connecting power, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 27. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. Plug a video tuner or antenna into...Stereo out: Plug your wireless network antenna card (optional). Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this optional jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack...
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Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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...relaxed position when you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you work. • Take breaks to stand ...14 If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Avoiding discomfort and injury from reaching your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of tasks.
...relaxed position when you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you work. • Take breaks to stand ...14 If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Avoiding discomfort and injury from reaching your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of tasks.
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... your computer to set correctly for your location is set the voltage to the correct voltage position. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on page 8. 15 www.emachines.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can change it to the system board, add-in cards,... at 60 Hz. If your computer is operating in the United States. The switch is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory, but you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer is located on the back...
... your computer to set correctly for your location is set the voltage to the correct voltage position. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on page 8. 15 www.emachines.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can change it to the system board, add-in cards,... at 60 Hz. If your computer is operating in the United States. The switch is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory, but you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer is located on the back...
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...mouse, press a key on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 5 To open your computer's main menu, click Start. If your computer is running at ... for several minutes, it up your computer Tip For more information on , check the power cable connections. Waking up . 17 www.emachines.com Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, keyboard, and monitor cables to your computer according to the parallel port...
...mouse, press a key on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 5 To open your computer's main menu, click Start. If your computer is running at ... for several minutes, it up your computer Tip For more information on , check the power cable connections. Waking up . 17 www.emachines.com Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, keyboard, and monitor cables to your computer according to the parallel port...