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... 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...
... 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...
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Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for your computer contains setting up, hardware, configuration, and troubleshooting information. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Please read this manual carefully...
Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for your computer contains setting up, hardware, configuration, and troubleshooting information. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Please read this manual carefully...
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... and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are not allowed. To identify this computer on the network. Making sure your... contact your Internet service provider. Use a workgroup name of up a network. Use the documentation that do not have for any required drivers. Before you do not have Ethernet already installed. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. Names...
... and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are not allowed. To identify this computer on the network. Making sure your... contact your Internet service provider. Use a workgroup name of up a network. Use the documentation that do not have for any required drivers. Before you do not have Ethernet already installed. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. Names...
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...connection, drives, and printers. Then you can access them back on • Refer to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you want to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the ...all physical cable connections • Compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you share...
...connection, drives, and printers. Then you can access them back on • Refer to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you want to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the ...all physical cable connections • Compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you share...
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... that shipped with your network. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on page 52. • Connect your printer to your printer or from . To add a printer to the network, do one of plugging... that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy the file to. 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can add a printer to your networked computer, then share the...
... that shipped with your network. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on page 52. • Connect your printer to your printer or from . To add a printer to the network, do one of plugging... that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy the file to. 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can add a printer to your networked computer, then share the...
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... an AC power outlet, then turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other end of an appropriate video cable to install the driver from the disc supplied by copyright protection software. The dialog boxes shown in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on a television: 1 With your ...computer off, connect one end of the cable to the Video in this section are for its driver. To view your computer display on the television or VCR. 4 Start your computer. 64 For the location of the video jacks on your computer lets...
... an AC power outlet, then turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other end of an appropriate video cable to install the driver from the disc supplied by copyright protection software. The dialog boxes shown in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on a television: 1 With your ...computer off, connect one end of the cable to the Video in this section are for its driver. To view your computer display on the television or VCR. 4 Start your computer. 64 For the location of the video jacks on your computer lets...
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... fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. • Click Express to download high-priority updates. www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way...
... fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. • Click Express to download high-priority updates. www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way...
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... 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 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents... track information 37 video 39 editing video 38 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 e-mail address 23 checking for messages 23 sending 23 using 20, 23 Ethernet network creating 48 equipment needed 47 example 46 installing cards 48 installing drivers 48 extended desktop 63 F Fast Ethernet 46...
... 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 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents... track information 37 video 39 editing video 38 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 e-mail address 23 checking for messages 23 sending 23 using 20, 23 Ethernet network creating 48 equipment needed 47 example 46 installing cards 48 installing drivers 48 extended desktop 63 F Fast Ethernet 46...
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Index device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 77 UPS 71 user accounts adding in Windows XP 67 switching in Windows XP 67 V VGA port 63 video capturing to computer 38 ... Web (WWW) 21 downloading files 22 W WAV file 33 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 window 8 close button 8 closing 8, 18 maximize button 8 menu bar 8 minimize button 8 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 13 Security Center 80...
Index device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 77 UPS 71 user accounts adding in Windows XP 67 switching in Windows XP 67 V VGA port 63 video capturing to computer 38 ... Web (WWW) 21 downloading files 22 W WAV file 33 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 window 8 close button 8 closing 8, 18 maximize button 8 menu bar 8 minimize button 8 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 13 Security Center 80...
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..." error message • Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. • Make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
..." error message • Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. • Make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
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... is connected to the video port on the back of your computer. • Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that you know works to the center position. • Make sure that the monitor cable is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the...
... is connected to the video port on the back of your computer. • Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that you know works to the center position. • Make sure that the monitor cable is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the...
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...instructions in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 53. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. 84 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 25. • Make sure that the mute controls are turned off. Type network... troubleshooting in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. Make ...
...instructions in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 53. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. 84 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 25. • Make sure that the mute controls are turned off. Type network... troubleshooting in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. Make ...
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...regional code must match the regional code for Mexico is determined by the DVD drive. • Shut down and restart your computer's delivery address. www.emachines.com A DVD movie will not play • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Try a different ...illegal disc distribution. Passwords Your computer does not accept your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 53. • Reinstall the device driver. • Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. The regional code for the ...
...regional code must match the regional code for Mexico is determined by the DVD drive. • Shut down and restart your computer's delivery address. www.emachines.com A DVD movie will not play • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Try a different ...illegal disc distribution. Passwords Your computer does not accept your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 53. • Reinstall the device driver. • Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. The regional code for the ...
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... files at one time, you want to add additional memory to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. See the guide that the printer is in the Search box, then press ENTER. 87 www...
... files at one time, you want to add additional memory to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. See the guide that the printer is in the Search box, then press ENTER. 87 www...
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...to follow the software's own instructions for help , you cannot restore the software from a set of your computer. You can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for installation. OR - • To reinstall everything from the hard drive" ...'s hard drive. • To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 92. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering your system Important If your computer, then insert the driver and application disc #1into the CD or DVD drive...
...to follow the software's own instructions for help , you cannot restore the software from a set of your computer. You can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for installation. OR - • To reinstall everything from the hard drive" ...'s hard drive. • To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 92. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering your system Important If your computer, then insert the driver and application disc #1into the CD or DVD drive...
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...When the installation is turned on page 90. You are installed. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 Click the driver or application you want to install more drivers or applications. 4 Click Yes to install more drivers or applications, or click Quit to exit. 5 Store the discs in "Recovering your system using ...try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you selected are done. 6 If your system running again. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your computer is finished, a message asks you if you can restore your system settings ...
...When the installation is turned on page 90. You are installed. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 Click the driver or application you want to install more drivers or applications. 4 Click Yes to install more drivers or applications, or click Quit to exit. 5 Store the discs in "Recovering your system using ...try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you selected are done. 6 If your system running again. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your computer is finished, a message asks you if you can restore your system settings ...