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... Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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...: ■ Suggested Topics - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for problems and conflicts. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To ... you want to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to search for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. These topics...
...: ■ Suggested Topics - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for problems and conflicts. For each search, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To ... you want to your search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to search for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. These topics...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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...■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on ...your computer. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you can clog the internal mechanisms....
...■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on ...your computer. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you can clog the internal mechanisms....
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... A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. To scan for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you are opening contains a macro that are activated... purchased your computer. ■ Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to e-mail messages, or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for a period of time because they ...
... A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. To scan for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you are opening contains a macro that are activated... purchased your computer. ■ Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to e-mail messages, or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for a period of time because they ...
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... damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that has...program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you...-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on -screen instructions to update your system. www.eMachines.com 41
... damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that has...program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you...-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on -screen instructions to update your system. www.eMachines.com 41
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...The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Gateway, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are trademarks of such damages. Macrovision statement If your computer has a...direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. Due to make improvements in this copyright protection technology must be liable for inaccurate information which may be reproduced or transmitted...
...The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Gateway, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are trademarks of such damages. Macrovision statement If your computer has a...direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. Due to make improvements in this copyright protection technology must be liable for inaccurate information which may be reproduced or transmitted...
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...Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage ...switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
...Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage ...switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing the display on a television 76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV audio files 83 Playing audio...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75 Viewing the display on a television 76 Modifying television settings 78 Using Windows Media Center 79 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV audio files 83 Playing audio...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Windows XP Security Center 125 Security updates 126 Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122 Using Windows XP Security Center 125 Security updates 126 Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 ...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive for errors 144 ...
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...button provides access to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended value or when updates are set up. The desktop is the Windows desktop. For instructions on how to notify you when the security settings on your personalized ... taskbar to open the program's window. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your computer. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type ...
...button provides access to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended value or when updates are set up. The desktop is the Windows desktop. For instructions on how to notify you when the security settings on your personalized ... taskbar to open the program's window. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your computer. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Using the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type ...
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... When you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make sure that you may need to update the Program Guide manually. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Button(s) Navigation buttons Functions Let you first use the Media Center setup wizard, the Program Guide... is set up to automatically download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide ...
... When you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make sure that you may need to update the Program Guide manually. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Button(s) Navigation buttons Functions Let you first use the Media Center setup wizard, the Program Guide... is set up to automatically download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide ...
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... programs that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Otherwise, you need permission from the copyright owner. www.emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating video DVDs You can be subject to payment of damages and other tasks...
... programs that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Otherwise, you need permission from the copyright owner. www.emachines.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating video DVDs You can be subject to payment of damages and other tasks...
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CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates
CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates
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... against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that a user can install or run. Some viruses go undetected for viruses before installing...XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Data security Help & Support For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 125. 121 When you ...
... against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that a user can install or run. Some viruses go undetected for viruses before installing...XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Data security Help & Support For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 125. 121 When you ...
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... SecurityCenter. 124 Click Renew my subscription to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update. www.emachines.com 4 Click the location you are connected to extend your computer from the latest viruses. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you want to extend your subscription, an alert appears on your scan options. 5 Click...
... SecurityCenter. 124 Click Renew my subscription to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update. www.emachines.com 4 Click the location you are connected to extend your computer from the latest viruses. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you want to extend your subscription, an alert appears on your scan options. 5 Click...
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www.emachines.com Data security Using Windows XP Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall. 3 For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 125
www.emachines.com Data security Using Windows XP Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall. 3 For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Security Center. 125
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...emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates.... ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. These updates include security updates. 126 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features...
...emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates.... ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. These updates include security updates. 126 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features...
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Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your changes to schedule automatic updates. www.emachines.com Security updates Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. 127 The Automatic Updates dialog box opens. 3 Make your computer and install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. 2 Click Automatic Updates.
Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your changes to schedule automatic updates. www.emachines.com Security updates Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. 127 The Automatic Updates dialog box opens. 3 Make your computer and install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. 2 Click Automatic Updates.