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... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com
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... your model and serial number. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or ..."Using the diskette drive" on page 33. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory ...
... your model and serial number. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or ..."Using the diskette drive" on page 33. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory ...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...; drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on...
...; drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on...
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...bank. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module and remove it. - The amount of memory in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer...OR If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer.
...bank. When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module and remove it. - The amount of memory in the General tab. www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer...OR If you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer.
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...Search box , then click the arrow. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP... jack and not the modem jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■...
...Search box , then click the arrow. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is having multiple programs open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP... jack and not the modem jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on your browser, then reconnect and open on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■...
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...Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call messaging, or voice mail... service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.
...Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call messaging, or voice mail... service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.
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... sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to 33.6K. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. If your ISP for example, someone ...
... sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to 33.6K. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. If your ISP for example, someone ...
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ... Enhanced keyboard 20 Standard keyboard 21 Keyboard features 21 Using the mouse 22 Adjusting the volume 23 Chapter 4: Using Windows XP 25 Using the Windows desktop 26 Using the Start menu 27 Adding icons to the...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Chapter 2: Getting ... Enhanced keyboard 20 Standard keyboard 21 Keyboard features 21 Using the mouse 22 Adjusting the volume 23 Chapter 4: Using Windows XP 25 Using the Windows desktop 26 Using the Start menu 27 Adding icons to the...
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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 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 110 Changing the desktop background 111 Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113...
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 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 110 Changing the desktop background 111 Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113...
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CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Using shortcuts
CHAPTER 4 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Using shortcuts
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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. After your computer starts, the first screen you can open the Windows Security Center. 26 ...see "Deleting files and folders" on how your computer. Double-click this example, depending on page 31. Think of the desktop as your computer are set up. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click a program's button on the menu that are running...
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. After your computer starts, the first screen you can open the Windows Security Center. 26 ...see "Deleting files and folders" on how your computer. Double-click this example, depending on page 31. Think of the desktop as your computer are set up. Desktop elements The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click a program's button on the menu that are running...
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Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. ... click the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27
Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. Help and Support For more using the Start menu. ... click the arrow. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Using the Windows desktop You can start programs, open it. 27
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...window opens on the desktop. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). ...Identifying window items When you want to add an icon (shortcut) to a button on the desktop. Clicking the program button ...
...window opens on the desktop. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). ...Identifying window items When you want to add an icon (shortcut) to a button on the desktop. Clicking the program button ...
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...Print or Save. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders... My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would ...
...Print or Save. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders... My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would ...
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...click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3... paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on your diskette drive. The new folder is your computer. If you double-click its icon, click Show...
...click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. For information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3... paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the files and folders on your diskette drive. The new folder is your computer. If you double-click its icon, click Show...
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... location. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the ... clipboard. Type the keyword creating files and folders or moving files and folders in its new location and is deleted from the clipboard. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you decide to...
... location. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the ... clipboard. Type the keyword creating files and folders or moving files and folders in its new location and is deleted from the clipboard. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you decide to...
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.... CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click...
.... CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click...
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...of folders to find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Help and Support For more levels than file name. Type the keyword searching in fact). You can find the file or folder... text that you searched for files and folders A file or folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in...
...of folders to find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com 3 Click Search. Help and Support For more levels than file name. Type the keyword searching in fact). You can find the file or folder... text that you searched for files and folders A file or folder that you will usually have many levels (usually many more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in...