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- Page 1 Desktop PC User Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the eMachines Web site ........ - Page 4 Playing audio and video files ........30 Playing optical discs .
- Page 5 Setting up multiple monitors ........71 Changing system sounds .
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Getting Help
• Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help Chapter 1 Getting Help... -
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 a day, 7 days a 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: Contacting Emachines
Contacting eMachines The label on your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for help. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can access help for information on how to use it. - Page 10 Chapter 1: Getting Help...
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Using Windows
• Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts Chapter 2 Using Windows... -
Page 12: Using The Windows Desktop
Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. 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. Help For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. -
Page 13: Using The Start Menu
Click All Programs to see all programs, files, and folders in the Start menu. If you click an item with a folder Click a file or program to open it. www.emachines.com (Start) on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. -
Page 14: Adding Icons To The Desktop
Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press E You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start All Programs right-click program Send To Desktop (create shortcut) - Page 15 Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Most windows include these items: Window item The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title.
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Page 16: 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. Viewing drives Help For more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. -
Page 17: Copying And Moving Files And Folders
Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to move. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. Click Cut on the pop-up menu. Open the destination folder. www.emachines.com (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. . The new folder name appears by the folder icon. NTER “Shortcuts”... -
Page 18: Deleting Files And Folders
With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. Click Paste. The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them from the file cabinet and put them in a trash can. -
Page 19: Searching For Files
Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list. Help For more information about searching for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press E www.emachines.com NTER (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. NTER... -
Page 20: Browsing For Files And Folders
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: • Name or part of a name • Creation date •... -
Page 21: Working With Documents
Click Save. Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search Help box, then press E www.emachines.com (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts File name ®... -
Page 22: Opening A Document
Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it. Open the document in the program that it was created in. To open a document: Start the program. Click File, then click Open. Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to open. -
Page 23: Shortcuts
Close the active window or program Switch to a different file, folder, or running program www.emachines.com Do this... Click the item, then press C + C. Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste the object, then press C... - Page 24 Chapter 2: Using Windows...
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Page 25: Chapter 3: Using The Internet And Faxing
Using the Internet and Faxing • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Using Windows Fax and Scan • Sending a fax • Receiving and viewing a fax Chapter 3... -
Page 26: Learning About The Internet
Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP). -
Page 27: Accessing Your Internet Account
To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal Resource Locator”) in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. -
Page 28: Downloading Files
Downloading files Caution To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. For more information, see Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer. To download files or programs from a Web site: Connect to your Internet account. -
Page 29: Checking Your E-Mail
To send a fax: Click opens. If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. www.emachines.com NTER (Start), then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens. “Protecting your computer from... - Page 30 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window opens. Click the type of connection you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next.
- Page 31 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender Information dialog box opens. Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens.
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Page 32: Setting Up Your Cover Page Template
Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens. Complete the location information, then click OK. You are returned to the Dialing Rules dialog box. Click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. Enter, scan, or attach the fax information you want to send, then click Send. Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Windows Fax and Scan provides for you. -
Page 33: Faxing A Scanned Document Or From Programs
If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. Click Outbox, then right-click the fax you want to cancel. www.emachines.com (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan “Sending a fax”... -
Page 34: Receiving And Viewing A Fax
Click Delete to cancel the fax. Click Yes. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: Click opens. If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. To view a fax, click Inbox, then double-click the fax you want to view. -
Page 35: Chapter 4: Playing And Creating Media Files
Playing and Creating • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center Chapter 4 Media Files... -
Page 36: Playing Music And Movies
Playing music and movies 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: Shortcut Start Computer find the file double-click the file... -
Page 37: Playing Optical Discs
Insert disc Windows Media Player automatically plays Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up. Insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive. www.emachines.com Repeat Rewind Shuffle... - Page 38 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. If the disc is not already playing, click (Start), All Programs, then Playback controls...
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Page 39: Creating Audio Files And Music Libraries
Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Plug a microphone into one of the microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the microphone jacks, see your computer’s Reference Guide. Click Sound Recorder opens. Click www.emachines.com Repeat Rewind Shuffle Stop Pause/Play “Playing audio and video files”... - Page 40 When you finish recording, click Type a name for the recording, specify the file type and location where you want to save the recording, then click Save. The recording is saved. Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from copy-protected CDs.
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Page 41: Building A Music Library
Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. www.emachines.com (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player... -
Page 42: Creating Music Cds And Video Dvds
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 43: Creating A Video Dvd
Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. Click introduction window opens. Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. www.emachines.com (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The Windows DVD Maker... - Page 44 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. Find and select the videos you want to add to the video DVD, then click Add. The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much disc capacity will be used.
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Page 45: Creating And Copying Data Discs
Click Mastered, then click Next. An empty folder opens. Open the folder that contains the files you want to burn to disc, then click and drag the files to the empty disc folder. Click Burn to disc. The files are burned to the disc. www.emachines.com... -
Page 46: Using Windows Media Center
Using Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can use Windows Media Center to watch TV, videos, and movies, listen to music, and view photos. Media Center is a simplified, streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing and managing media files. - Page 47 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed).
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Page 48: Using The Media Center Remote Control
Using the Media Center remote control With Media Center mode active, you can use the optional remote control to play all of your media files from across the room. (The remote control, if included with your computer, may look different from that shown below.) Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons... -
Page 49: Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking Chapter 5... -
Page 50: Introduction To Networking
Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP—Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on the network. IP address—Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. - Page 51 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 52 Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to ISP.
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Page 53: Wireless Ethernet Networking
A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to communicate. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your wireless computers. www.emachines.com Cable/DSL modem Router... -
Page 54: Wireless Ethernet Standards
Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a — 54Mbps • 802.11b — 11Mbps • 802.11g — 54Mbps • 802.11n — 540Mbps Speed is not the only issue if you decide to use equipment with different standards. Compatibility can also be an issue. -
Page 55: Establishing Your Ethernet Network Connection
To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. - Page 56 If your computer does not already have a name, type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network.
- Page 57 To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect to a network dialog...
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Page 58: Testing Your Network
Click a network, then click Connect. If you can see the network name, but you cannot connect to it, your network is using security. Right-click on the network, then click Properties. Modify the security settings to match the settings you set on your access point. Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your access point. - Page 59 After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Then you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers •...
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Page 60: Using The Network
Sharing printers To share printers: Click Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on the menu. On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK. Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can: •... -
Page 61: Bluetooth Networking
Click Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Manage Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. www.emachines.com (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. - Page 62 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection. On the toolbar, click View Bluetooth network devices. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens. Under Bluetooth devices, click that device you want to connect to, then click Connect. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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Page 63: Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer
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Page 64: Hardware Security
Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you can remember. The password feature is very secure, and you cannot bypass it. If you forget your password, you will have to return your computer to eMachines so we can reset it. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. -
Page 65: Protecting Your Computer From Viruses
Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help. Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses and spyware: Click www.emachines.com (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens. “Modifying security NTER... - Page 66 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens. Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens. Click the type of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears.
- Page 67 Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats. To update your virus and spyware definitions: Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens.
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Page 68: Using Windows Security Center
Click Check for Updates. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. Important To update Norton 360 after the subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: •... -
Page 69: Security Updates
To update Windows: Click Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. Click Windows Update. Windows checks the Microsoft Web site to see if any updates are available. www.emachines.com (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. -
Page 70: Bigfix
Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer. Help For more information about Windows click Help and Support. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press NTER Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates. -
Page 71: Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls Chapter 7... -
Page 72: Changing Screen Settings
Changing screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs. -
Page 73: Changing The Appearance Of Windows And Backgrounds
If the location you want is not in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click OK. www.emachines.com (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click... -
Page 74: Selecting A Screen Saver
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. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in. -
Page 75: Changing Gadgets
To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. To configure a gadget: In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. The gadget’s configuration window opens. Make the changes you want, then click OK. Your changes are saved. www.emachines.com... - Page 76 Using a gadget’s control panel Some gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior. To use a gadget’s control panel: In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget’s built-in control panel appears on the gadget.
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Page 77: Setting Up Multiple Monitors
To use the second monitor or projector as a “mirror” (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both monitors have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. www.emachines.com (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and... -
Page 78: Changing System Sounds
To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. You can click and drag the “2” monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk. -
Page 79: Changing Mouse Settings
Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are stored in the Shared Documents folder. The Shared Documents folder is accessible from all accounts on that computer and from other computers on the network. www.emachines.com NTER (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse... - Page 80 To add, delete, or modify user accounts: Click or remove user accounts. • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the account name, then click the option you want to change. •...
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Page 81: Changing Power-Saving Settings
• High performance maximizes performance but reduces energy savings. To change a power plan, click Change plan settings, change the settings you want, then click Save changes. www.emachines.com (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click NTER... - Page 82 To change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. Change the settings you want, then click OK. You can change: • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards •...
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Page 83: Changing Accessibility Settings
• Make the computer display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds www.emachines.com (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center. The Ease... -
Page 84: Using Voice Recognition
Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. To set up voice recognition: Click The Speech Recognition Options window opens. Click one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition: •... -
Page 85: Filtering Internet Access
Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter. The Web Restrictions dialog box opens. Specify the settings you want to use for this user, then click OK. The settings are saved. www.emachines.com (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set... -
Page 86: Scheduling Computer And Internet Use
Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: Click up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. Click the user account to schedule for, then click Time limits. The Time Restrictions dialog box opens. - Page 87 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. To restrict specific games: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user.
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Page 88: Restricting Specific Programs
Click the level of access you want for each game listed, then click OK. If the game you want to restrict access to is not shown on the list, see Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: Click up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. Click the user account to set up restrictions for, then click Allow and block specific programs. -
Page 89: Notices
Trademark acknowledgments Gateway, eMachines, and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. - Page 90 Chapter 7:...
- Page 91 Start menu DHCP disconnecting from Internet display using screen saver documentation eMachines Web site help Help and Support online help documents creating opening printing saving downloading files drivers updating...
- Page 92 sending from program sending scanned image setting up cover page template files copying cutting deleting downloading finding moving opening opening shared pasting recovering renaming searching for sharing un-sharing viewing list finding files and folders folders copying creating cutting deleting finding moving opening pasting...
- Page 93 HD-DVD multimedia files music CD video files Windows Media Player file power changing plans plans schemes printer adding Bluetooth sharing printing www.emachines.com documents files across network programs closing opening restricting projector color quality connecting screen resolution recording audio file CD tracks...
- Page 94 WAV file playing Web browser Web page Web site connecting to downloading files eMachines wide area network (WAN) window changing colors close button closing maximize button menu bar minimize button title bar Windows changing background...
- Page 96 MAN ECOOPER USR GDE R3 4/08...