Desktop PC User Guide
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer! . . . . . . . . . 2 Using the eMachines Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using your Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Searching for a topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Faxing from programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Faxing a scanned document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatically retry sending a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Canceling a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatically canceling a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Receiving and viewing a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files31 Playing music and movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.emachines.com Chapter 6: Customizing Windows . . . . . . . . 57 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings . . . . . . . 58 Adjusting the color depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Adjusting the screen resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 60 Changing the desktop background . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Selecting a screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Using an extended desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • • • • • • Using the eMachines Web site Using your Reference Guide Using Help and Support Getting technical support Using online help Getting technical support 1
Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for purchasing our computer! You have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are sure that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product possible.
www.emachines.com Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support: 1 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you receive the following search result types: • Suggested Topics—These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant to your search topic. • Full-text Search Matches—These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box.
Chapter 1: Getting Help Getting technical support For more information on contacting Customer Care (technical support), see the “Troubleshooting” chapter in your Reference Guide or see the Customer Care label on your computer. Finding your model and serial number The label on the top, side, or bottom of your computer case includes your computer serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance.
Chapter 2 Using Windows XP • • • • • Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents Shortcuts 5
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 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. Help For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search box, then press ENTER.
www.emachines.com 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 box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items.
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search box, then press ENTER. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window.
www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in a file cabinet. You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Viewing drives Help For more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search box, then press ENTER.
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 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: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder.
www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: Help For more information about copying or moving files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the Search box, then press ENTER. 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy. For more information, see “Viewing drives” on page 9 and “Searching for files” on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to copy.
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 3 Click File, then click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations. To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search box, then press ENTER. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.
www.emachines.com Using the Windows Search utility Help For more information about searching for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type searching in the Search box, then press ENTER. To find files and folders using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window opens. Click All files and folders. 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window.
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 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: • Date the file was created or modified. • Size of the file. • Type of file, such as a program or a text document. Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop.
www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to most of these types of files. The following examples show how to create, save, open, and print a document using Microsoft® WordPad. Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Saving a document Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search box, then press ENTER. After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to use it later. To save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. The Save As dialog box opens. Save in list File name 2 Click the arrow button to open the Save in list, then click the folder where you want to save the file.
www.emachines.com 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the folder you want to open. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders listed below the Look in list. Look in list 4 Double-click the document file name. The document opens. Printing a document Help For more information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printing in the Search box, then press ENTER.
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Shortcuts Help For more information about keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box, then press ENTER. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. 18 To... Do this... Copy a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + C.
Chapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing • • • • • • • Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using e-mail Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax Sending a fax Receiving and viewing a fax 19
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. You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).
www.emachines.com Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly. Dial-up Internet connections are those using a telephone system to connect to the Internet. This may include ordinary analog telephone lines, ISDN connections, and in some cases ADSL over PPP, or other technologies.
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 3 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. - OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type connecting to Web site in the Search box, then press ENTER.
www.emachines.com Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account. The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes. An e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user.
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax This chapter describes using Microsoft Fax and your dial-up modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a broadband connection. Your dial-up modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes.
www.emachines.com 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. The Sender Information screen opens. 3 Type the information about yourself that you want to appear on your fax cover page, then click Next. The Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen opens. 4 Click the arrow to open the Please select the fax device list, then click the modem you are using to send and receive faxes.
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 9 If you set up your computer to receive faxes, type the receiving fax identifier information, then click Next. This identifier information is required by law and can be the same identifier that you typed in Step 7. The Routing Options screen opens. 10 If you set up your computer to receive faxes, select a folder you want to store received faxes in and a printer you want to print received faxes on, then click Next. The Configuration Summary screen opens.
www.emachines.com Sending a fax Sending a quick fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page fax to one or more recipients. To send a simple fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send a Fax. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. The Recipient Information screen opens. 3 Type the name and fax number of the recipient of your fax.
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 3 Click the arrow button to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in “Sending a fax” on page 27. Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that you have scanned: 1 Scan the document using the program for your scanner. 2 With the scanned file open, click File, then click Print. The Print dialog box opens.
www.emachines.com To automatically cancel a failed fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. Click View installed printers or fax printers. The Printers and Faxes window opens. -ORIf your Control Panel is in Classic View, double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click Fax, then click Properties. The Fax Properties dialog box opens.
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Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files • • • • • • Playing music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Creating and editing videos Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating data CDs and DVDs Using Windows Media Center 31
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play WAV files. WAV is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. To play a WAV audio file in Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. Rewind Fast Forward 32 Record Play Stop 2 Click File, then click Open.
www.emachines.com 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: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. The Open dialog box opens.
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to music discs or watch movie discs. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play an optical disc: 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up. 2 Insert a CD or DVD into the CD or DVD drive. 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player.
www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For more information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or playing audio in the Search box, then press ENTER. You can create several types of audio files for your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Recording WAV audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play WAV files.
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from these CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer’s hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3.
www.emachines.com 7 Click Rip Music. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as WMA files. A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded. 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.
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating and editing videos If your home video camera supports it, it can be connected to your computer so that you can download video from the camera as data files. You can also create video from a Web cam attached to your computer. For instructions on how to create video, see your camera’s user guide. Editing videos Help For more information about editing videos, click Start, then click Help and Support.
www.emachines.com 3 If the wizard does not open, click Capture From Video Device. 4 Complete the screens in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next after each one. Caution Video files may require a significant amount of free hard drive space depending on your settings. A one hour tape may require more than 10 GB of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing.
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. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.
www.emachines.com 5 Click Edit Playlist. The Edit Playlist dialog box opens. 6 Click songs in the left column to add them to the playlist. After all the songs are added to your list, click OK. 7 Click Start Burn. Creating data CDs and DVDs To create a data CD or DVD: Important Some CDs have copy protection software. You cannot create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not be able to listen to these CDs on your computer. 1 Insert a blank, recordable CD or DVD into your CD or DVD drive.
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with a Media Center remote control (optional), you can use the remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view photos. (The remote control included with your Media Center may look different.) For detailed setup information, see your Media Center setup poster.
www.emachines.com Button(s) Functions Transport buttons Let you replay recorded TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Navigation buttons Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Press the OK button to make a selection. To use the Media Center remote control: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center software starts.
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Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer • • • • • • Introduction to Networking Creating an Ethernet network Testing your network Sharing resources Using the network Adding a printer to your network 45
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office.
www.emachines.com 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 Important For best results, all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000).
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Netwcmork adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed.
www.emachines.com 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.
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 4 Click to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the following items list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to see more choices. 5 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the General tab. 7 Click Obtain an IP address automatically. 8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
www.emachines.com Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any network computer. The router can assign IP addresses to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network as well.
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: • Run the New Connection Wizard (for more information, see “Setting up an Internet account” on page 21).
www.emachines.com 2 Click the Sharing tab. 3 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions. - OR If you have previously enabled remote file access and you want to share a drive or folder with others on the network (network sharing), click to select the Share this folder on the network check box, type a shared name in the Shared name box.
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can: • View shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
www.emachines.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Click the file. 5 Click Edit, then click Copy. 6 Double-click the folder where you want to copy the file to. 7 Click Edit, then click Paste.
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Chapter 6 Customizing Windows • • • • • • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Using a second monitor Viewing the display on a television Changing the mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing power-saving settings 57
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tip If you are using a monitor, you can adjust the screen settings for brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical image position using the controls on the front of your monitor. For more information about these adjustments, see your monitor’s user guide. Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change.
www.emachines.com 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. Help For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type changing display settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 5 Click OK, then click Yes. Adjusting the screen resolution Help For more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, such as the background color and dialog box title bars. To change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Appearance tab.
www.emachines.com Changing the desktop background Help For more information about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type changing desktop background in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can change the Windows desktop background picture. Windows provides several backgrounds, or you can use pictures that you have created or retrieved from other sources. To change the desktop background: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your computer on for long periods of time without using it. You should use a screen saver which constantly changes its image to avoid this damage. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in. You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer.
www.emachines.com Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you can use a second monitor to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop. You can use the additional desktop space to accommodate additional windows. To turn on extended desktop: 1 Right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Settings tab.
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 4 Plug the projector’s or monitor’s power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer’s Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings tab.
www.emachines.com 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 6 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. 8 Click Advanced. The Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box opens. (Your dialog box may look different.) 9 Click the Displays tab. Enable TV TV 10 Click the Enable TV button if it is not already enabled, then click Apply.
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your computer has not detected the television. Make sure that the television is turned on and connected correctly. Modifying television settings To modify television settings: 1 On the Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box Displays tab, click TV. The TV Properties dialog box opens. 2 Modify the settings, then click OK.
www.emachines.com 2 Click/Double-click the Mouse icon. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click one of the tabs to change your mouse settings. 4 Click OK to save changes. 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.
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows To change between user accounts: 1 Click Start, then click Log Off. The Log Off Windows dialog box opens. 2 Click Switch User. The Windows Welcome screen opens. Caution If you click Log Off, any programs that were running may be turned off. 3 Click the user account that you want to use. When you switch between user accounts, any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run.
www.emachines.com 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want. - OR Click an arrow button for the System standby, Turn off monitor, or Turn off hard disks timer, then click the time you want. To save your custom power scheme, click Save As and type a name for the scheme. 4 Click OK.
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want to use. 5 Click OK. Activating and using Hibernate mode Help For more information about hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type hibernate in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer completely off.
www.emachines.com 3 Click the Hibernate tab. 4 Click the Enable hibernation check box, then click Apply. Hibernate mode is now an option you can select in the Power Schemes and Advanced tabs and in the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 5 Click OK. To use Hibernate mode: • As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Power Schemes tab. Click the arrow button to open a System hibernates list, then click the time you want to use.
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 72 3 Click the UPS tab. 4 Click Select. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK.
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Chapter 7: Hardware security Although you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you cannot replace the information stored on your computer. Take steps to prevent theft of your computer. Kensington lock slot The first step in computer security is preventing your computer from being stolen. Attach a cable lock to the Kensington lock slot on the back of your computer, then wrap the cable lock to a solid object like a desk or table.
www.emachines.com About Windows XP user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. When you set up user accounts, Windows sets up a My Documents folder for each account. You can assign a password to each account so only the account owner can access files in the My Documents folder. Help For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search box, then press ENTER.
Chapter 7: 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. • McAfee Personal Firewall blocks unwanted inbound and outbound Internet traffic to prevent hacker attacks.
www.emachines.com 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: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update.
Chapter 7: 78 2 Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type of scan you want to configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK.
www.emachines.com 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: 1 Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens.
Chapter 7: 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the 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-click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens.
www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows XP 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 XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. • Click Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates.
Chapter 7: Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your computer and install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. 82 2 Click Automatic Updates. The Automatic Updates dialog box opens. 3 Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK.
www.emachines.com 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix.
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Index A changing number of 58 changing scheme 60 computers naming 48 configuring router 51 TCP/IP protocol 49 connecting external monitor 63 projector 63 television 64 to Internet 21 to Web site 21 connections digital video camera 38 Firewire 38 i.
Index F H Fast Ethernet 46 faxes automatically canceling help online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 2 Hibernate mode 70 hyperlinks 21 28 canceling 28 configuring Fax 24 installing Fax 24 receiving and viewing 29 retrying 28 sending 27 sending from program 27 I i.
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Index program 27 sending scanned image fax 28 setting up fax cover page template 26 television playing DVD on 64 TV out jack 64 viewing display on 64 testing network 52 title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 22 video to computer 38 U connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 window 8 close button 8 closing 8, 18 maximize button 8 menu bar 8 minimize button 8 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 13 Security Center 80 Windows Media Center 42 Program Guide 43 remo
