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Shortcuts

Help

For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and

Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help 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.

To...	Do this...

Copy a file, folder, text, or	Click the item, then press CTRL + C.
graphic
Paste a file, folder, text, or	Click inside the folder or window where you
graphic	want to paste the object, then press CTRL + V.

Select multiple items in a	Click the first item, press and hold down the
list or window	CTRL key, then click each of the remaining
	items.
Select multiple adjacent	Click the first item in the list, press and hold
items in a list or window	down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in
	the list.

Permanently delete a file	Click the file or folder, then press
or folder	SHIFT + DELETE. The file or folder is
	permanently deleted. The file or folder is not
	stored in the Recycle Bin.
Rename a file or folder	Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new
	name, then press ENTER.

Close the active window or	Press ALT + F4.
program
Switch to a different file,	Press ALT + TAB.
folder, or running
program

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Contents Desktop PC User Guide Page Contents Networking Your Computer Iii Contents Chapter Tip Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and SupportThank you for purchasing our computer Getting help for Windows Media Center Using online helpContacting eMachines Getting Help Using Windows Help Using the Windows desktopShortcut Using the Start menuIdentifying window items Adding icons to the desktopWindow item Description Creating folders Working with files and foldersViewing drives Copying and moving files and folders Deleting files and folders Searching for files Using the Windows SearchBrowsing for files and folders Using advanced search optionsSaving a document Working with documentsCreating a new document Printing a document Opening a documentDo this ShortcutsUsing Windows Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet accountConnecting to a Web site Using the World Wide WebAccessing your Internet account Click Create Mail Using e-mailDownloading files Sending e-mailClick Send/Receive Using Windows Fax and ScanChecking your e-mail Sending a faxUsing the Internet and Faxing Page Setting up your cover page template Faxing a scanned document or from programs Canceling a faxReceiving and viewing a fax Playing and Creating Media Files Playing audio and video files Playing music and moviesPlaying optical discs Playing an optical disc using Windows Media PlayerIf the disc is not already playing, click play Recording audio files Creating audio files and music librariesCreating music files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Editing track information Building a music libraryCreating a music CD Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD MakerPlaying and Creating Media Files Creating a data disc Creating and copying data discsStarting Windows Media Center Using Windows Media CenterPage Buttons Functions Using the Media Center remote controlNetworking Your Computer Networking terms you should know Wired Ethernet networkingIntroduction to Networking Ethernet networkingEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Click System and Maintenance, then click SystemMaking sure your broadband connection works Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareWireless Ethernet networking Equipment you need for an access point-based network Wireless Ethernet standardsUsing an access point Naming the computers and the workgroup Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardwareEstablishing your Ethernet network connection Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Configuring the TCP/IP protocolPage Sharing resources Testing your networkWireless security Adding a printer to your networkPage Opening files across the network Using the networkViewing shared drives and folders Creating a shortcut to a network drivePrinting files across the network Bluetooth networkingCopying files across the network Help Protecting your computer Kensington lock slot Startup and hard drive passwordHardware security Data securityRemoving viruses and spyware Using NortonProtecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer Updating your virus and spyware definitions Click Start, Control Panel, then Click Security Using Windows Security CenterModifying security settings Windows Update Security updatesBigFix Scheduling automatic updatesClick Windows Update Customizing Windows Low 8-bit = 256 colors Medium 16-bit = 65,500 colors Changing screen settingsChanging color depth and screen resolution To change the Windows desktop background Changing the appearance of windows and backgroundsSelecting a screen saver Changing gadgets Configuring the gadget Sidebar Using a gadget’s control panelSetting up multiple monitors Changing system sounds User account tips Changing mouse settingsAdding and modifying user accounts To add, delete, or modify user accounts Changing the power plan Changing power-saving settingsClick Save changes Using the Ease of Access Center Changing accessibility settingsUsing voice recognition Setting up parental controlsFiltering Internet access Scheduling computer and Internet use Restricting game accessPage Creating activity reports Restricting specific programsTrademark acknowledgments All Rights ReservedChapter Index See DVD HD-DVD Sending fax Page MAN Ecooper USR GDE 11/08