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Chapter 1: Getting Help4Getting technical supportFor more information on contacting Customer Care (technical support), see the “Troubleshooting” chapt

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Chapter 2: Using Windows XP6Using the Windows desktopAfter your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like

www.emachines.com7Using the Start menuYou can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more usin

Chapter 2: Using Windows XP8Identifying window itemsWhen you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the deskto

www.emachines.com9Working with files and foldersYou can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store informatio

Chapter 2: Using Windows XP10Creating foldersFolders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. They can contain files and other folders.Files are m

www.emachines.com11To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy. For more information, see “Viewing drive

Chapter 2: Using Windows XP12To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens.2 Click File,

www.emachines.com13Using the Windows Search utilityTo find files and folders using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. The Search R

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Chapter 2: Using Windows XP14Using advanced search optionsSearch can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by se

www.emachines.com15Working with documentsComputer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic method

Chapter 2: Using Windows XP16Saving a documentAfter you create a document, you need to save it if you want to use it later.To save a document: 1 Clic

www.emachines.com173 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the folder you want to open. If you do not see the folder you want, b

Chapter 2: Using Windows XP18ShortcutsThe following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Window

Chapter 319• Learning about the Internet• Setting up an Internet account• Using the World Wide Web• Using e-mail• Installing and configuring Microsoft

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing20Learning about the InternetThe Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide infor

www.emachines.com21Setting up an Internet accountBefore you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account wit

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing223 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal Resource Locator”) in the bro

www.emachines.com23Using e-mailE-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is

ContentsiChapter 1: Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Thank you for purchasing our com

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing24Installing and configuring Microsoft FaxThis chapter describes using Microsoft Fax and your dial-up modem. Y

www.emachines.com253 Type the information about yourself that you want to appear on your fax cover page, then click Next. The Select Device for Sendin

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing2612 If the Windows Security Alert dialog box opens, click Unblock.Setting up your cover page templateYou can

www.emachines.com27Sending a faxSending a quick faxYou can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page fax to one or more recipients.To send a s

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing28Faxing from programsTo fax a document directly from most programs: 1 Open your document in the program it w

www.emachines.com29Automatically canceling a faxIf your computer tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine, you can automatically can

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Chapter 431• Playing music and movies• Creating audio files and music libraries• Creating and editing videos• Creating music CDs and video DVDs• Creat

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files32Playing music and moviesPlaying WAV audio filesSound Recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you r

www.emachines.com33Playing audio and video files WindowsMedia Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AV

ContentsiiFaxing from programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Faxing a scanned document

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files34Playing an optical disc using Windows Media PlayerUse Windows Media Player to listen to music discs or wa

www.emachines.com35Creating audio files and music librariesCreating music filesYou can create several types of audio files for your listening enjoymen

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files36Creating WMA and MP3 music filesUsing Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to yo

www.emachines.com37Building a music libraryUse Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WM

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files38Creating and editing videosIf your home video camera supports it, it can be connected to your computer so

www.emachines.com393 If the wizard does not open, click Capture From Video Device.4 Complete the screens in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next af

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files40Creating music CDs and video DVDsCreating a music CDTo create a music CD: 1 Click Start, All Programs, t

www.emachines.com416 Click songs in the left column to add them to the playlist. After all the songs are added to your list, click OK.7 Click Start Bu

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files42Using Windows Media CenterIf your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with a Media Cent

www.emachines.com43To use the Media Center remote control: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center software starts.2 Use th

iiiwww.emachines.comChapter 6: Customizing Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Adjusting the screen and deskt

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Chapter 545• Introduction to Networking• Creating an Ethernet network• Testing your network• Sharing resources• Using the network• Adding a printer to

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer46Introduction to NetworkingAn Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Eth

www.emachines.com47Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem th

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer48Creating an Ethernet networkInstalling Ethernet cards and driversAfter you have determined the type of Ethernet y

www.emachines.com49Configuring the TCP/IP protocolA networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of several available pr

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer506 Click the General tab.7 Click Obtain an IP address automatically.8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP

www.emachines.com51Setting up a network using a routerIf you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your netw

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer52Testing your networkNow that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite In

www.emachines.com532 Click the Sharing tab.3 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote

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Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer54Using the networkAfter the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can:• View shared drives

www.emachines.com55Copying files across the networkTo copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window op

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Chapter 657• Adjusting the screen and desktop settings• Using a second monitor• Viewing the display on a television• Changing the mouse settings• Addi

Chapter 6: Customizing Windows58Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsAdjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display s

www.emachines.com59Adjusting the screen resolutionYou can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or you can decrease the re

Chapter 6: Customizing Windows603 Click the Appearance tab.4 Click the arrow button to open the Color scheme list, click the color scheme you want, th

www.emachines.com613 Click the Desktop tab.4 Click a background picture in the Background list.- OR -Click Browse to select a background picture from

Chapter 6: Customizing Windows623 Click the Screen Saver tab.4 Click the arrow button to open the Screen Saver list, then click the screen saver you w

www.emachines.com63Using an extended desktopIf your computer supports dual monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you can use a second monito

Getting HelpChapter 11• Using the eMachines Web site• Using your Reference Guide• Using Help and Support• Getting technical support• Using online help

Chapter 6: Customizing Windows644 Plug the projector’s or monitor’s power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. Windows recognizes the new ha

www.emachines.com655 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearanc

Chapter 6: Customizing Windows6610 Click the Enable TV button if it is not already enabled, then click Apply.Modifying television settingsTo modify te

www.emachines.com67Changing the mouse settingsYou can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other m

Chapter 6: Customizing Windows68To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.2 Click/Double-click the User Accoun

www.emachines.com69Changing power-saving settingsChanging the power schemePower schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options

Chapter 6: Customizing Windows703 Click the Advanced tab.4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you

www.emachines.com713 Click the Hibernate tab.4 Click the Enable hibernation check box, then click Apply. Hibernate mode is now an option you can selec

Chapter 6: Customizing Windows723 Click the UPS tab.4 Click Select. The UPS Selection dialog box opens.5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS d

Chapter 773• Hardware security• Data security• Security updatesProtecting Your Computer8512634.book Page 73 Monday, August 6, 2007 2:57 PM

Chapter 1: Getting Help2Thank you for purchasing our computer!You have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are sure that you will be ple

Chapter 7: 74Hardware securityAlthough you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you cannot replace the informatio

www.emachines.com75About Windows XP user accountsWindows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. When you set up user a

Chapter 7: 76Your new eMachines computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components:• M

www.emachines.com77Updating your virus definitionsMcAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and instal

Chapter 7: 782 Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category.3 Click Configure in the services

www.emachines.com79Using McAfee Parental ControlsYou can use McAfee Parental Controls to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or s

Chapter 7: 804 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control.5 Click OK.Using Windows XP Security C

www.emachines.com81Security updatesTo keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows XP and your computer’s system software up to date.Windows Up

Chapter 7: 82Windows XP Security CenterUse the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest im

83Aaccessingshared drives 54shared files 54shared folders 54accountsInternet 21ISP 21user 67addingicons to desktop 7user accounts 67addresse-m

www.emachines.com3Searching for a topicTo search for a topic in Help and Support: 1 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the

Index84retrying 28sending 27sending from program 28sending scanned image 28setting up cover page template 26filescopying 10, 18cutting 10, 18de

85www.emachines.comOonline help 2, 3openingdocuments 16files 7files across network 54folders 9programs 7Ppastingfiles and folders 10, 18text an

Index86device drivers 2McAfee SecurityCenter 77UPS 71user accountsadding in Windows XP 67switching in Windows XP 67VVGA port 63videocapturing to

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