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  • Page 1 Desktop PC User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing our computer! ..2 Using the eMachines Web site ....2 Using your Reference Guide .
  • Page 4 Contents Faxing from programs ..... 27 Faxing a scanned document ....28 Automatically retry sending a fax .
  • Page 5 Chapter 6: Customizing Windows ..57 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings ..58 Adjusting the color depth ....58 Adjusting the screen resolution .
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Help

    Chapter 1 Getting Help Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using your Reference Guide • Using Help and Support • Getting technical support • Using online help • Getting technical support...

  • Page 8: Thank You For Purchasing Our Computer

    Thanks again, from all of us at eMachines. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines’ online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at www.emachines.com.

  • Page 9: Searching For A Topic

    Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support: Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the box located at the top of any Search Help and Support screen, then press E NTER For each search, you receive the following search result types: Suggested Topics—These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant...

  • Page 10: Getting Technical Support

    Finding your model and serial number The label on the top, side, or bottom of your computer case includes your computer serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your computer includes the product key code for your operating system.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Using Windows Xp

    Chapter 2 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts...

  • Page 12: Using The Windows Desktop

    Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Using the Windows desktop desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows . The desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks.

  • Page 13: Using The Start Menu

    Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Search box, then press E NTER You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu.

  • Page 14: Identifying Window Items

    Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search box, then press E NTER window When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a opens on the desktop.

  • Page 15: Working With Files And Folders

    Working with files and folders You can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in a file cabinet. You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet.

  • Page 16: Creating Folders

    Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. They can contain files and other folders. Files are much like paper documents—letters, spreadsheets, and pictures—that you keep on your computer. In fact, all information on a computer is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder:...

  • Page 17: Deleting Files And Folders

    To copy a file or folder to another folder: Help For more information about copying or moving files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the Search box, then press E NTER Locate the file or folder you want to copy.

  • Page 18: Searching For Files

    Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Click File, then click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations. To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support.

  • Page 19: Using The Windows Search Utility

    Using the Windows Search utility Help For more information about searching for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type searching in the Search box, then press NTER To find files and folders using the Search utility: Search Results Click Start, then click Search.

  • Page 20: Browsing For Files And Folders

    Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want. You can search by the: Date the file was created or modified. •...

  • Page 21: Working With Documents

    Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to most of these types of files. The following examples show how to create, save, open, and print a document using ®...

  • Page 22: Saving A Document

    Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Saving a document Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search box, then press E NTER After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to use it later. To save a document: Save As Click File, then click Save.

  • Page 23: Printing A Document

    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, browse through the folders listed Look in below the list. Look in list Double-click the document file name.

  • Page 24: Shortcuts

    Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Shortcuts Help For more information about keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box, then press E NTER The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Using The Internet And Faxing

    Chapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax • Sending a fax • Receiving and viewing a fax...

  • Page 26: Learning About The Internet

    . If you do not have an Ethernet jack on your computer and would like to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at www.emachines.com. A modem—a device that connects your computer to other computers or servers •...

  • Page 27: Setting Up An Internet Account

    Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly.

  • Page 28: Downloading Files

    To go to a different Web site, type the (called a for “Universal Resource Locator”) in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - OR - On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support.

  • Page 29: Using E-Mail

    Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account. The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes.

  • Page 30: Installing And Configuring Microsoft Fax

    Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax This chapter describes using Microsoft Fax and your dial-up modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a broadband connection.
  • Page 31 Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard Sender On the screen, click Next. The Information screen opens. Type the information about yourself that you want to appear on your fax cover Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes page, then click Next. The screen opens.

  • Page 32: Setting Up Your Cover Page Template

    Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing If you set up your computer to receive faxes, type the receiving fax identifier information, then click Next. This identifier information is required by law and Routing Options can be the same identifier that you typed in Step 7.

  • Page 33: Sending A Fax

    Sending a fax Sending a quick fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page fax to one or more recipients. To send a simple fax: Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send a Fax.

  • Page 34: Faxing A Scanned Document

    Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Click the arrow button to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. Complete the wizard by following the instructions in “Sending a fax” on page Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that you have scanned:...

  • Page 35: Receiving And Viewing A Fax

    To automatically cancel a failed fax: Control Panel Click Start, then click Control Panel. The window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. Printers and Faxes Click View installed printers or fax printers. The window opens.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing...

  • Page 37: Media Files

    Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating data CDs and DVDs • Using Windows Media Center...

  • Page 38: Chapter 4: Playing And Creating Media Files31

    Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play WAV files. WAV is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. To play a WAV audio file in Sound Recorder: Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.

  • Page 39: Playing Audio And Video Files

    Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help To play a file using Windows Media Player: Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to music discs or watch movie discs. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play an optical disc: Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up.

  • Page 41: Creating Audio Files And Music Libraries

    Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For more information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or playing audio in the Search box, then press E...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from these CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer’s hard drive as WMA or MP3 files.

  • Page 43: Building A Music Library

    Click Rip Music. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as WMA files. A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded. Building a music library tracks Use Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize your music (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by sorting, and add information to a music file.

  • Page 44: Creating And Editing Videos

    Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating and editing videos If your home video camera supports it, it can be connected to your computer so that you can download video from the camera as data files. You can also create video from a Web cam attached to your computer.

  • Page 45: Editing Your Video

    If the wizard does not open, click Capture From Video Device. Complete the screens in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next after each one. Caution Video files may require a significant amount of free hard drive space depending on your settings. A one hour tape may require more than 10 GB of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing.

  • Page 46: Creating Music Cds And Video Dvds

    Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner.

  • Page 47: Creating Data Cds And Dvds

    Edit Playlist Click Edit Playlist. The dialog box opens. Click songs in the left column to add them to the playlist. After all the songs are added to your list, click OK. Click Start Burn. Creating data CDs and DVDs...

  • Page 48: Using Windows Media Center

    Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with a Media Center remote control (optional), you can use the remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view photos. (The remote control included with your Media Center may look different.) For detailed setup information, see your Media Center setup poster.

  • Page 49: Manually Updating The Media Center Program Guide

    Button(s) Functions Transport buttons Let you replay recorded TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Navigation buttons Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files...

  • Page 51: Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer

    Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Testing your network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network...

  • Page 52: Introduction To Networking

    Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other...
  • Page 53 Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network...

  • Page 54: Creating An Ethernet Network

    Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Click the plus (+) in front of Netwcmork adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed.

  • Page 55: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications.

  • Page 56: Setting Up An Ethernet Network

    Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Click to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the following items list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to see more choices. Click Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens.
  • Page 57 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 network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any network computer.

  • Page 58: Testing Your Network

    Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. If you are unable to connect to the Internet: Run the New Connection Wizard (for more information, see “Setting up an •...
  • Page 59 Click the Sharing tab. If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions. - OR - If you have previously enabled remote file access and you want to share a drive...

  • Page 60: Using The Network

    Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can: View shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers •...

  • Page 61: Copying Files Across The Network

    Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: My Computer Click Start, then click My Computer. The window opens. Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy.
  • Page 62 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Customizing Windows

    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...

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Screen And Desktop Settings

    Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Adjusting the screen and desktop settings If you are using a monitor, you can adjust the screen settings for brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical image position using the controls on the front of your monitor. For more information about these adjustments, see your monitor’s user guide.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Screen Resolution

    Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. Help For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type changing display settings in the Search Help box, then press E NTER Click OK, then click Yes.

  • Page 66: Changing The Colors On Your Windows Desktop

    Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as the background color and dialog box title bars. To change desktop colors: Control Panel Click Start, then click Control Panel. The window opens.

  • Page 67: Changing The Desktop Background

    Changing the desktop background Help For more information about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type changing desktop background in the Search Help box, then press E NTER You can change the Windows desktop background picture. Windows provides several backgrounds, or you can use pictures that you have created or retrieved from other sources.

  • Page 68: Selecting A Screen Saver

    Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your computer on for long periods of time without using it. You should use a screen saver which constantly changes its image to avoid this damage.

  • Page 69: Using An Extended Desktop

    Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you can use a second monitor to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop. You can use the additional desktop space to accommodate additional windows.

  • Page 70: Viewing The Display On A Television

    Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Plug the projector’s or monitor’s power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer’s Web site.
  • Page 71 Control Panel Click Start, then click Control Panel. The window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. Display Properties Click/Double-click the Display icon. The dialog box opens. Click the Settings tab. Multiple Monitors Properties Click Advanced.

  • Page 72: Modifying Television Settings

    Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your computer has not detected the television. Make sure that the television is turned on and connected correctly. Modifying television settings To modify television settings: Multiple Monitors Properties On the dialog box Displays tab, click TV.

  • Page 73: Adding And Modifying User Accounts

    Mouse Properties Click/Double-click the Mouse icon. The dialog box opens. Click one of the tabs to change your mouse settings. Click OK to save changes. Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your computer.

  • Page 74: Changing Power-Saving Settings

    Chapter 6: Customizing Windows To change between user accounts: Log Off Windows Click Start, then click Log Off. The dialog box opens. Welcome Click Switch User. The Windows screen opens. Caution If you click Log Off, any programs that were running may be turned off.

  • Page 75: Changing Advanced Power Settings

    Power Options Properties Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The dialog box opens. Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want. - OR - Click an arrow button for the System standby, Turn off monitor, or Turn off hard disks timer, then click the time you want.

  • Page 76: Activating And Using Hibernate Mode

    Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Click the Advanced tab. Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want to use. Click OK. Activating and using Hibernate mode Help For more information about hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support.

  • Page 77: Installing An Uninterruptible Power Supply

    Click the Hibernate tab. Click the Enable hibernation check box, then click Apply. Hibernate mode is now an option you can select in the Power Schemes and Advanced tabs and in the Shut Down Windows dialog box. Click OK.
  • Page 78 Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Click the UPS tab. UPS Selection Click Select. The dialog box opens. Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. Click Finish, then click OK.

  • Page 79: Chapter 7: Protecting Your Computer

    Chapter 7 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates...

  • Page 80: Hardware Security

    If you forget your password, you will have to return your computer to eMachines so we can reset it. Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from using your computer.

  • Page 81: About Windows Xp User Accounts

    About Windows XP user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. When you set up user accounts, Windows sets up a My Documents folder for each account. You can assign a password to each account so only the account owner can access files in the My Documents folder.

  • Page 82: Using Mcafee Securitycenter

    Chapter 7: Your new eMachines computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to • protect your computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and hybrid attacks.
  • Page 83 Updating your virus definitions McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and install them on your computer. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions. To update your virus definitions: Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
  • Page 84 Chapter 7: Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced.
  • Page 85 Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. To use McAfee Parental Controls: Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens.

  • Page 86: Using Windows Xp Security Center

    Chapter 7: Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control. Click OK. Using Windows XP Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third-party virus protection software •...

  • Page 87: Security Updates

    Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows XP and your computer’s system software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem.
  • Page 88 Chapter 7: Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your computer and install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. Automatic Updates Click Automatic Updates.

  • Page 89: Bigfix

    BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon...
  • Page 90 Chapter 7:...

  • Page 91: Index

    TCP/IP protocol documentation Internet eMachines Web site connecting help external monitor user Help and Support projector adding online help television icons to desktop to Internet documents...
  • Page 92 Index Spamkiller starting Fast Ethernet help updating online faxes VirusScan using automatically canceling Media Center Help and Support Windows Media canceling searching Center configuring Fax starting Media Player installing Fax Hibernate mode menu bar receiving and viewing hyperlinks retrying messages sending checking e-mail sending from program...
  • Page 93 Guide Security Center building Windows XP programs music tracks closing security settings copying opening modifying projector sharing adding drives color quality folders name display properties printer computer screen resolution shortcuts workgroup adding to desktop naming closing programs...
  • Page 94 Index program connecting to sending scanned image downloading files eMachines setting up fax cover page window template close button television closing playing DVD on maximize button TV out jack menu bar viewing display on minimize button title bar testing network...

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