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Contents Chapter 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 ...
Contents Chapter 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 ...
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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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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
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...our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you for purchasing our computer! We are provided with your eMachines computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information... help you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control...
...our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you for purchasing our computer! We are provided with your eMachines computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information... help you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control...
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...provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. Contacting eMachines The label on the particular Help site to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access help for help : 1 Click (..., you call for information on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. www.emachines.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can research a topic or learn how to the ...
...provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. Contacting eMachines The label on the particular Help site to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access help for help : 1 Click (..., you call for information on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. www.emachines.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can research a topic or learn how to the ...
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... folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. If you the first level of the Windows desktop.
... folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. If you the first level of the Windows desktop.
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... window to fit the entire computer display. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
... window to fit the entire computer display. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
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...-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click...
...-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click...
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... Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the results window. Help For more information...
... Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the results window. Help For more information...
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... document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. The Save As dialog box opens. Saving a document After you create a document, you need to save it later. www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft...
... document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. The Save As dialog box opens. Saving a document After you create a document, you need to save it later. www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft...
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... or folder is permanently deleted. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. The following...
... or folder is permanently deleted. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. The following...
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... and Support. Type connecting to a Web site. You can use to connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the browser address bar. - www.emachines.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using a Web page display program called a browser. The method you requested. Contact your computer, and... Web pages, which are electronic documents that you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to your ISP for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the method you can contain text, animations, music, and other multimedia features.
... and Support. Type connecting to a Web site. You can use to connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the browser address bar. - www.emachines.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using a Web page display program called a browser. The method you requested. Contact your computer, and... Web pages, which are electronic documents that you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to your ISP for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the method you can contain text, animations, music, and other multimedia features.
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..., check the hardware information that came with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Type e-mail in the Subject box. 6 Type the e-mail message. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23
..., check the hardware information that came with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Type e-mail in the Subject box. 6 Type the e-mail message. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23
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The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 25 The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your location information, then click OK. If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. www.emachines.com 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list.
The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 25 The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your location information, then click OK. If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. www.emachines.com 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list.
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... "Faxing a scanned document or from programs: 1 Scan the document using the text box tool, type your cover page template, click File, then click Save. www.emachines.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. You can cancel a fax that you want to include a logo that always appears on your template. 4 To...
... "Faxing a scanned document or from programs: 1 Scan the document using the text box tool, type your cover page template, click File, then click Save. www.emachines.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. You can cancel a fax that you want to include a logo that always appears on your template. 4 To...
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... sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that use a laser to CDs or watch movies on your computer. www.emachines.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order...
... sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that use a laser to CDs or watch movies on your computer. www.emachines.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order...
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... several types of audio files for your computer. For information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Recording audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows...
... several types of audio files for your computer. For information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Recording audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows...
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To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file ...
To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file ...
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... on a CD or DVD, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your computer for other remedies. www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you...
... on a CD or DVD, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your computer for other remedies. www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you...
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... of data discs: • Live File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to disc. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Your DVD is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating...
... of data discs: • Live File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to disc. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Your DVD is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating...