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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 Contents Creating audio files and music libraries ....... . . 31 Creating music files .
- Page 5 Changing mouse settings ..........75 Adding and modifying user accounts .
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Getting Help
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online 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 per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. -
Page 9: Searching For A Topic
You can find help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. You can also search for a topic. Searching for a topic... - Page 10 Chapter 1: Getting Help...
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Using Windows
Chapter 2 Using Windows • 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 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. -
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 Help 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: Adding Icons To The Desktop
Chapter 2: Using Windows 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 NTER 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... -
Page 15: Working With Files And Folders
Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size. -
Page 16: Creating Folders
Chapter 2: Using Windows 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
With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. Click Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location. Help For more information about copying files and folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type copying files and folders or moving files... -
Page 18: Searching For Files
Chapter 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. Click Empty the Recycle Bin. -
Page 19: 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 •... -
Page 20: Creating A New Document
Chapter 2: Using Windows Creating a new document To create a new document: Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document. -
Page 21: Printing A Document
Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to open. Double-click the document file name. The document opens. Help For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press E... -
Page 22: Shortcuts
Chapter 2: Using Windows Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help 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 23: 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 • Using Windows Fax and Scan... -
Page 24: Learning About The Internet
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 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. -
Page 25: 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 26: Downloading Files
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Downloading files Caution To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses” on page Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer. -
Page 27: Checking Your E-Mail
Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the box. Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box. Type the e-mail message. Most e-mail programs let you attach files, such as photographs, to your e-mail. -
Page 28: Sending A Fax
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Sending a fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send and receive faxes using your dial-up modem. To send a fax: Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. - Page 29 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the The Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 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.
- Page 30 Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Type your location information, then click OK. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 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.
- Page 31 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens. • If you want to include fields that are imported from the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard (such as To or From), add them to the page by using the Insert menu, then move them to the appropriate place on your template.
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Page 32: Receiving And Viewing A Fax
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan 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 33: Chapter 4: Playing And Creating Media Files
Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files • 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... -
Page 34: Playing Music And Movies
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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... -
Page 35: Playing Optical Discs
Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist. • Repeat starts playing the list over again after it reaches the end. - Page 36 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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 (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
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Page 37: Creating Audio Files And Music Libraries
Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist. • Repeat starts playing the list over again after it reaches the end. - Page 38 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files When you finish recording, click Stop Recording. The Save As dialog box opens. 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.
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Page 39: Building A Music Library
Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by sorting, and add information to a music file. -
Page 40: 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 41: Creating A Video Dvd
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 can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker:... - Page 42 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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 43: Creating And Copying Data Discs
Click any of the following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your DVD’s opening menu will look using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. -
Page 44: Using Windows Media Center
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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 45 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 46: Using The Media Center Remote Control
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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.) Shortcut buttons Power button... - Page 47 www.emachines.com...
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Page 48: Chapter 4: Playing And Creating Media Files
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Page 49: Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking... -
Page 50: Introduction To Networking
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 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...
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Page 52: Setting Up Wired Ethernet Network Hardware
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 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. -
Page 53: Wireless Ethernet Networking
In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. - Page 54 • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of your network. • Wireless security features like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your eMachines computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) •...
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Page 55: Establishing Your Ethernet Network Connection
Setting up wireless 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. - Page 56 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 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 57 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 box opens. Click a network, then click Connect. If you can see the network name, but you cannot connect to it, your network is using security.
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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: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. -
Page 59: Using The Network
Click the Sharing tab. If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder. Click OK, then click Close. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: Click Start, then click Computer. - Page 60 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword workgroups in the Search Help box, then press E NTER To view shared drives and folders: Click Start, then click Network.
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Page 61: Bluetooth Networking
Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer’s Web site. - Page 62 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer...
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Page 63: Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer
Chapter 6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates... -
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. -
Page 65: Windows User Accounts
For more information about modifying security settings, see “Modifying security settings” on page 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 66: Using Mcafee Securitycenter
Chapter 6: Protecting your computer • McAfee Privacy Service protects against online identity theft by blocking the transmission of personally identifiable information. This service also filters offensive online content (including pop-ups, ads, and web-bugs) and monitors, controls, and logs where children surf. - Page 67 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 68 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 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. Click the type of scan you want to configure, then set the options for that scan type.
- Page 69 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.
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Page 70: Using Windows Security Center
Chapter 6: Protecting your computer Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control. Click OK. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates •... -
Page 71: Security Updates
Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows 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, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. -
Page 72: Bigfix
Chapter 6: Protecting your computer Click Change Settings. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. 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. -
Page 73: Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
Chapter 7 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... -
Page 74: Changing Screen Settings
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 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 75: Changing The Appearance Of Windows And Backgrounds
Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To change window colors and effects:... -
Page 76: Selecting A Screen Saver
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to look for background images. 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. Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in... -
Page 77: Changing Gadgets
Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to your preference. Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the right edge of your screen in the Sidebar. - Page 78 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 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 79: Setting Up Multiple Monitors
Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your computer. If your computer’s video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video ports), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. -
Page 80: Changing System Sounds
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 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 81: Changing Mouse Settings
Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press E NTER You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. -
Page 82: Adding And Modifying User Accounts
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your computer. You can also change between user accounts without turning off your computer. User account tips • If you want to create an account for someone, but you do not want that user to have full access to your computer, be sure to make that account limited. -
Page 83: Changing Power-Saving Settings
To switch between user accounts: Save any open documents that are being worked on in your current account. Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Switch User or Log Off. • Switch User opens the account selection screen but does not log off the current user, and any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run. - Page 84 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows Click a power plan (default plans shown): • Balanced uses several energy-saving features while maintaining reasonable performance and convenience. • Power saver maximizes energy savings but reduces performance and convenience. • 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.
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Page 85: Changing Accessibility Settings
Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are difficult to see, or if the mouse is difficult to control. Windows has several tools that help you use it more easily. -
Page 86: Using Voice Recognition
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 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 (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. The Speech Recognition Options window opens. -
Page 87: Filtering Internet Access
Filtering Internet access You can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user. To set up Internet filtering: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. -
Page 88: Scheduling Computer And Internet Use
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. Click the user account to schedule for, then click Time limits. - Page 89 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 90: Restricting Specific Programs
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 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” on page Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set... -
Page 91: Index
Certificate of Authenticity documentation clipboard Magnifier eMachines Web site close button Narrator help on-screen keyboard closing Help and Support settings program online help window accessing... - Page 92 Index sending from program Help and Support Media Center sending scanned image searching See Windows Media Center setting up cover page starting Media Player template hyperlinks See Windows Media Player files menu bar copying messages cutting checking e-mail Internet deleting sending e-mail account downloading...
- Page 93 BigFix Bluetooth adding Bluetooth data testing sharing hardware using lock slot printing wired Ethernet McAfee SecurityCenter documents wireless Ethernet password files across network user accounts programs virus protection closing Windows Security Center opening online help Windows Update...
- Page 94 WAV file setting up playing WMA file Web browser creating Web page editing track information playing Web site connecting to Wordpad downloading files workgroup eMachines naming wide area network (WAN) World Wide Web (WWW) window downloading files changing colors close button...
- Page 96 MAN ECOOPER USR GDE R1 2/07...
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