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Chapter 25Using Windows• Using the Windows desktop• Working with files and folders• Searching for files• Working with documents• Shortcuts8512780.book
Chapter 2: Using Windows6Using the Windows desktopAfter your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the
www.emachines.com7Using the Start menuYou can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more usin
Chapter 2: Using Windows8Adding icons to the desktopYou may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently.To add
www.emachines.com9Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Most windows include these items:
Chapter 2: Using Windows10Working with files and foldersYou can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store in
www.emachines.com11To create a folder: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu.2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new
Chapter 2: Using Windows125 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click.6 Click Paste. The file or folder you moved appears in its new
www.emachines.com13To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens.2 Click Empty the Recyc
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Chapter 2: Using Windows14Using advanced search optionsSearch can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selec
www.emachines.com15Working with documentsComputer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic method
Chapter 2: Using Windows16Opening a documentTo view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it. Open the document in the progra
www.emachines.com17ShortcutsThe following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows. For mor
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Chapter 319Using the Internet and Faxing• Learning about the Internet• Setting up an Internet account• Using the World WideWeb• Using e-mail• Using Wi
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing20Learning about the InternetThe Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide infor
www.emachines.com21Accessing your Internet accountThe method you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. Contact your ISP for the
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing22Downloading filesDownloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your co
www.emachines.com235 Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.6 Type the e-mail message.7 When finished, click Send. Your e-mail is sent ove
ContentsiChapter 1: Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Thank you for purchasing our com
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing243 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window o
www.emachines.com257 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender Informa
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing2611 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens.12 Complete the location inf
www.emachines.com273 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens.• If you want to include fields that are imported from
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing284 Click Delete to cancel the fax.5 Click Yes.Receiving and viewing a faxTo receive and view a fax: 1 Click
Chapter 429Playing and CreatingMedia Files• Playing music and movies• Creating audio files and music libraries• Creating music CDs and video DVDs• Cre
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files30Playing music and moviesPlaying audio and video files WindowsMedia Player can play several types of audio
www.emachines.com313 Click one of the following to control playback:• Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist.• Repeat star
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files323 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows
www.emachines.com335 Click one of the following to control playback:• Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files on the disc.• Repeat starts p
ContentsiiPlaying audio and video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Playing optical discs . . .
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files344 When you finish recording, click Stop Recording. The Save As dialog box opens.5 Type a name for the rec
www.emachines.com35Building a music libraryUse Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WM
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files36Creating music CDs and video DVDsCreating a music CDCreating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerTo crea
www.emachines.com37Creating a video DVDCreating a video DVD using Windows DVD MakerIf your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ul
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files384 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens.5 Find and select the videos you want to add to
www.emachines.com397 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc:• Preview shows how your DVD’s opening menu will look using the c
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files40Using Windows Media CenterIf your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Editi
www.emachines.com413 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK.• TV + Movies lets you play TV prog
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files42Using the Media Center remote controlWith Media Center mode active, you can use the optional remote contr
Chapter 543Networking Your Computer• Introduction to Networking• Ethernet networking• Bluetooth networking8512780.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 23,
iiiwww.emachines.comSetting up multiple monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Changing system so
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer44Introduction to NetworkingNetworking terms you should knowDHCP—Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a
www.emachines.com45Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem th
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer46Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareMaking sure your broadband connection worksBefore you change anything a
www.emachines.com47In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network.To set up a network
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer48Wireless Ethernet standardsCurrent wireless Ethernet standards include the following:• 802.11a — 54Mbps• 802.11b
www.emachines.com49Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computerTo determine if an Ethernet card is already installe
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer505 If your computer does not already have a name, type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name
www.emachines.com51To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens.2 Click Network and S
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer524 Click a network, then click Connect.If you can see the network name, but you cannot connect to it, your network
www.emachines.com53After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to you
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Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer54Sharing printersTo share printers: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.2
www.emachines.com55Copying files across the networkTo copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer565 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection.6 On the toolbar, click View Bluetooth network
Chapter 657Protecting your computer• Hardware security• Data security• Security updates8512780.book Page 57 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:24 AM
Chapter 6: Protecting your computer58Hardware securityAlthough you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you canno
www.emachines.com59Protecting your computer from virusesA virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one compu
Chapter 6: Protecting your computer60Removing viruses and spywareTo scan for and remove viruses and spyware: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton I
www.emachines.com613 On the left side of the window, click Run LiveUpdate. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions.Using Win
Chapter 6: Protecting your computer623 Click:• Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings.• Windows Firewall to preven
www.emachines.com634 Click:• Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates include security updates.• Install Extras
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Chapter 765Customizing Windows• Changing screen settings• Changing system sounds• Changing mouse settings• Adding and modifying user accounts• Changin
Chapter 7: 66Changing screen settingsAdjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You
www.emachines.com67Changing the appearance of windows and backgroundsYou can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of win
Chapter 7: 68Selecting a screen saverYou can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer. Windows
www.emachines.com69Changing gadgetsGadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed,
Chapter 7: 70Using a gadget’s control panelSome gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior.To use a gadget’s cont
www.emachines.com71Setting up multiple monitorsIf your computer’s video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video ports), you can conn
Chapter 7: 729 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select t
www.emachines.com73Changing mouse settingsYou can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse
Chapter 1: Getting Help2Thank you for purchasing our computer!You have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are sure that you will be ple
Chapter 7: 74To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remov
www.emachines.com75Changing power-saving settingsChanging the power planPower plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options suc
Chapter 7: 764 To change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings.5 Change the settings you want, then clic
www.emachines.com77Changing accessibility settingsYour computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are di
Chapter 7: 78Using voice recognitionYou can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice.To set up
www.emachines.com79Filtering Internet accessYou can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user.To set up Internet filtering:
Chapter 7: 80Scheduling computer and Internet useTo schedule the times a user can access the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Us
www.emachines.com813 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens.4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The se
Chapter 7: 824 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
www.emachines.com83NoticesCopyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved7565 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618USAAll Rights ReservedThis publicat
www.emachines.com32 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER.For each search,
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85IndexAaccess pointsetting up 49using 48accessibilityhigh contrast color scheme 77Magnifier 77Narrator 77on-screen keyboard 77settings 77acces
Index86sending from program 27sending scanned image 27setting up cover page template 27filescopying 11, 17cutting 11deleting 6, 12, 17downloadin
87www.emachines.comstarting 60updating 60Oonline help 2, 3openingdocuments 16files 7files across network 54folders 10programs 7optical disccre
Index8827sending fax 27sending fax from program 27sending scanned image fax 27setting up fax cover page template 27testing network 52text to spee
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