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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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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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...product possible. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.emachines.com/. We sincerely hope that you with fast, considerate service. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent...to help you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in addition to familiarize yourself with your computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at affordable prices. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you are sure that you quickly discover...
...product possible. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.emachines.com/. We sincerely hope that you with fast, considerate service. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent...to help you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in addition to familiarize yourself with your computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at affordable prices. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you are sure that you quickly discover...
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... information that most online help information by selecting a topic from the list. www.emachines.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at the top... of suggested topics. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are using the program. ...
... information that most online help information by selecting a topic from the list. www.emachines.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at the top... of suggested topics. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are using the program. ...
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www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. To use the Start menu: ... files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can start programs, open it. 7 The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click...
www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. To use the Start menu: ... files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can start programs, open it. 7 The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click...
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... the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on page 13. 2 Right-click (press... the file or folder on page 17. For information about copying files and folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you place a copy of the file or folder appears in the ...
... the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on page 13. 2 Right-click (press... the file or folder on page 17. For information about copying files and folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you place a copy of the file or folder appears in the ...
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... that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. 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... the name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility...
... that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. 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... the name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility...
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... click the folder where you want to other similar files. To save it if you need to save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. 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... its menu bar. Type saving in the File name box. 4 Click Save. 5 Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Similar procedures apply to use it later. The Save As dialog box opens.
... click the folder where you want to other similar files. To save it if you need to save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. 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... its menu bar. Type saving in the File name box. 4 Click Save. 5 Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Similar procedures apply to use it later. The Save As dialog box opens.
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..., folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. The file or folder is permanently deleted. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. To... Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then...
..., folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. The file or folder is permanently deleted. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. To... Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then...
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...to your Internet account varies from ISP to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. To learn more about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the method you use to connect to your Internet ..., download programs, and much more information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Accessing your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 21 You can identify a link by clicking areas on the browser address bar....
...to your Internet account varies from ISP to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. To learn more about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the method you use to connect to your Internet ..., download programs, and much more information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Accessing your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 21 You can identify a link by clicking areas on the browser address bar....
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..., see "Protecting your e-mail program. Type e-mail in fax modem. For more information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with your standard telephone modem to connect to multiple fax servers or devices...DSL modem by following these instructions. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is sent over the Internet to read. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 Windows automatically detects the optional built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Tip Most...
..., see "Protecting your e-mail program. Type e-mail in fax modem. For more information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with your standard telephone modem to connect to multiple fax servers or devices...DSL modem by following these instructions. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is sent over the Internet to read. www.emachines.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 23 Windows automatically detects the optional built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Tip Most...
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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 ... Use Windows Media Player to listen to read and write data. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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 ... Use Windows Media Player to listen to read and write data. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. 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 computer. For the location of audio files for your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA...
... click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. 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 computer. For the location of audio files for your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA...
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...files to the empty disc folder. 6 Click Burn to the disc. 39 Type live file system in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show you how to burn a disc using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title...to disc. The resulting disc is recorded. Help For information about burning a disc using the Live File System format, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Autoplay dialog box opens. 2 Click Burn files to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your optical disc drive. Creating and ...
...files to the empty disc folder. 6 Click Burn to the disc. 39 Type live file system in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show you how to burn a disc using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title...to disc. The resulting disc is recorded. Help For information about burning a disc using the Live File System format, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Autoplay dialog box opens. 2 Click Burn files to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your optical disc drive. Creating and ...
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... that a user can reset it . If you forget your password, you will have to eMachines so we can install or run. 58 Help For more information about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can also limit the programs that you use a password you set in your Reference...
... that a user can reset it . If you forget your password, you will have to eMachines so we can install or run. 58 Help For more information about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can also limit the programs that you use a password you set in your Reference...
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Using Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your computer to malfunction. The Help & Support screen opens. 59 Protect your computer from a virus by: • Subscribing to Norton Internet Security for regular virus and spyware protection updates....Tip For more about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. For additional help and technical support, click Help & Support in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is configured to provide you with the highest ...
Using Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your computer to malfunction. The Help & Support screen opens. 59 Protect your computer from a virus by: • Subscribing to Norton Internet Security for regular virus and spyware protection updates....Tip For more about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. For additional help and technical support, click Help & Support in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is configured to provide you with the highest ...
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... by flashing the blue taskbar icon. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. www.emachines.com 4 Click: • Install Updates to download additional Windows software for your computer. BigFix monitors your computer for your changes to...problems and conflicts. Your computer may include BigFix. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click...
... by flashing the blue taskbar icon. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. www.emachines.com 4 Click: • Install Updates to download additional Windows software for your computer. BigFix monitors your computer for your changes to...problems and conflicts. Your computer may include BigFix. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click...
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...may need to your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. Tip To help identify your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Shortcut Right-click...the screens on your computer. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 You can connect an additional monitor or projector to...
...may need to your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. Tip To help identify your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Shortcut Right-click...the screens on your computer. To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 You can connect an additional monitor or projector to...
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... and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. www.emachines.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Remember that limited accounts may not be sure to your computer. Adding and modifying user accounts You...
... and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. www.emachines.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Remember that limited accounts may not be sure to your computer. Adding and modifying user accounts You...
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...as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power plan (default plans shown): • Balanced uses several energy-saving ...Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. www.emachines.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Type power...
...as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power plan (default plans shown): • Balanced uses several energy-saving ...Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. www.emachines.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Type power...