eMachines W3650 Support Question
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Question posted by gjerde56 on July 7th, 2012
How Do I Update The Bios
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eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 4
... video 39
Creating music CDs and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40
Creating data CDs and DVDs 41 Using Windows Media Center 42
Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 43
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 45
Introduction to Networking 46 Using a router 46
Creating an Ethernet network 48 Installing Ethernet...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 5
...color depth 58 Adjusting the screen resolution 59 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 59 Changing the desktop background 60 Selecting a screen saver 61 Using an extended desktop 63
Using a second monitor 63 Viewing the display on a television 64
... 75 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 76 Using Windows XP Security Center 80
Security updates 81 Windows Update 81 BigFix 82
Index 83
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eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 12
... is set below the recommended value or when updates are available. Think of a real desk. Type Windows desktop in the Search box, then press ENTER. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and..." on page 80.
6
For instructions on how to notify you discarded are running.
Your desktop may appear on the right. Other buttons on how your computer are set up. The Start...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 49
... control. However, on occasion, you are connected to automatically download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Media Center downloads the Program Guide updates.
43 When you first use the Media Center remote control:
1 Press the Start button on the remote control. Media Center starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 79
Chapter 7
Protecting Your Computer
• Hardware security • Data security • Security updates
73
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 80
... 7:
Hardware security
Although you may be hard for someone else to guess.
74 If you forget your password, you will have to enter your computer's BIOS Setup utility. Take steps to keep other people from being stolen.
You can reset it . These passwords are set in computer security is preventing your...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 81
...another. Protecting your computer from one of protection. You may have a virus.
• Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the latest viruses. • Making sure the Windows Security ...in the Search box, then press ENTER. Protect your computer to the virus definition
update service. When you set up user accounts, Windows sets up a My Documents ...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 83
... SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you must extend your virus definitions:
1 Make sure that it scans for updates. Configuring McAfee VirusScan
You can also configure the types of files that you should manually update your computer.
The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for . You can configure McAfee VirusScan to the Internet. 2 Click Start...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 86
... instructions for modifying that
control.
5 Click OK. Using Windows XP Security Center
Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through:
• A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third-party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer
Modifying security settings
To modify security settings:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 87
... bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. • Click Custom to fix the problem.
These updates include security updates.
81 You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure.
• Click...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 88
... the Windows XP Security Center to the schedule settings, then click OK. BigFix
82
3 Make your changes to schedule automatic updates.
It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 89
... files across network 55 files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18
creating desktop icons 7 desktop shortcuts 7 documents 15 folders 10 music files 36 WMA files 36
customizing 57
cutting... 2 online help 3
documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16
downloading files 22
drivers updating 2
drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders ...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 90
... drives 54 maximize button 8 McAfee SecurityCenter 76
Parental Controls 79 Personal Firewall Plus 76 Privacy Service 76 scanning for viruses 76 Spamkiller 76 starting 76 updating 77 VirusScan 76 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 33 menu bar 8 messages checking e-mail 23 sending e-mail 23 Microsoft Internet Explorer 20...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 91
...protection 75
Security Center Windows XP 80
security settings modifying 80
sharing drives 52 folders 52 printer 53
shortcuts adding to desktop 7 closing programs 18 closing windows 18 copying 18 cutting 18 deleting files and folders 18 keyboard 18 pasting 18 renaming... 22 video to computer 38
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uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 71
un-sharing drives 53 folders 53
updates security 81
updating
85
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 92
... 39 transferring video to
computer 38 Video Capture Wizard 39
Windows Security Alert dialog box 26, 27
Windows Security Center icon 6 using 75, 80
Windows Update 80
WMA file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 33
Wordpad 15
workgroup naming 48
World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading files 22
W
WAV...
8512635 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 4
... 50 Cleaning your computer 51
Cleaning the exterior 52 Cleaning the keyboard 52 Cleaning the monitor 53 Cleaning the mouse 53 Cleaning optical discs 53 Updating Windows 54 Using BigFix 54 Managing hard drive space 55 Checking hard drive space 55 Deleting unnecessary files 56 Checking the hard drive for errors...
8512635 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 50
... utility are not saved when you remove the system battery. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Replacing the system battery
Warning
Danger of the BIOS Setup utility opens.
3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer.
Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in your computer ...
8512635 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 51
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7 Locate the old battery on your computer. 13 While your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
45 Important
Your computer's battery location may vary from the illustration below. The battery ... of the
socket.
9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens.
14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are ...
8512635 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 55
Chapter 5
Maintaining Your Computer
• Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer
49
8512635 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 56
... the following table to bump or drop your computer, and do
not put it . Maintenance task
Weekly Monthly When needed
Check for viruses
X
X
X
Run Windows Update
X
X
Manage hard drive space
X
Clean up hard drives
X
X
Scan hard drive for errors
X
X
Defragment hard drive
X
X
Back up a regular maintenance schedule. The case, although strong...
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