eMachines EL1200 Series manual Index

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Index

A

access point setting up 49 using 48

accessibility

high contrast color scheme

77

Magnifier 77

Narrator 77 on-screen keyboard 77 settings 77

accessing

shared drives 54 shared files 54 shared folders 54

accounts Internet 20

ISP	20
user	73

Windows user 58

adding

user accounts 73

address e-mail 22 Web 21

AU file playing 30

audio playing 30 recording file 33

audio CD
adding tracks to library		35
editing track information		35
playing	31
AVI file
playing	30

B

background

changing Windows 67

BigFix 64
Bluetooth network	55
installing device	55
installing printer	55

personal area network 55

Blu-ray Disc playing 31

broadband Internet connection 20, 46, 49

browser

Web 20, 21

browsing for files and folders 14

C

cable modem 20, 44, 46

CD
adding tracks to library							35
creating audio				36
creating data 39
editing track information							35
playing music				31
clipboard	11
close button		9
closing		9, 17
program		9, 17
window		9, 17
color
changing scheme					67
depth	66
high contrast scheme						77
computers
naming		49
configuring
router	50
TCP/IP protocol				50
connecting
to Internet			21
to Web site			21
connections
monitor (VGA)				71
projector		71
VGA	71
copying
files across network						55
files and folders				11, 17
text and graphics					17

creating

data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10

MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34

customizing 65

cutting

files and folders 11

D

deleting files and folders 6, 12, 17

desktop
adding icon	8
adding shortcut		8
adjusting settings		66
changing background			67
changing color scheme			67
extending	71
selecting screen saver			68
using 6

using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50

disconnecting from Internet 20

display
using screen saver		68
documentation
eMachines Web site		2
help 2
Help and Support		2
online help 3
documents
creating	15
opening	16
printing	16
saving	15

downloading files 22

drivers updating 2

drives

mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 10 viewing files and folders 10

DSL modem 20, 44, 46

DVD

creating data 39 creating video 37 playing 31

Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol 50

E

Ease of Access Center		77
editing
music track information			35
eMachines
contact information		3
Web address 2
Web site	2
e-mail
address	22
checking for messages			23
sending	22
using 20, 22

Ethernet network

See wired Ethernet network See wireless Ethernet network

F

Fast Ethernet	44
faxes
canceling	27
receiving and viewing 27
sending	23, 27

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Contents Desktop PC User Guide Page Contents Networking Your Computer Iii Contents Chapter Thank you for purchasing our computer Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and SupportTip Contacting eMachines Using online helpGetting help for Windows Media Center Getting Help Using Windows Help Using the Windows desktopShortcut Using the Start menuIdentifying window items Adding icons to the desktopWindow item Description Viewing drives Working with files and foldersCreating folders Copying and moving files and folders Deleting files and folders Searching for files Using the Windows SearchBrowsing for files and folders Using advanced search optionsCreating a new document Working with documentsSaving a document Printing a document Opening a documentDo this ShortcutsUsing Windows Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet accountAccessing your Internet account Using the World Wide WebConnecting to a Web site 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 Creating music files Creating audio files and music librariesRecording audio files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Editing track information Building a music libraryCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating a music CD 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 Using an access point Wireless Ethernet standardsEquipment you need for an access point-based network Establishing your Ethernet network connection Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardwareNaming the computers and the workgroup 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 driveCopying files across the network Bluetooth networkingPrinting files across the network Help Protecting your computer Kensington lock slot Startup and hard drive passwordHardware security Data securityProtecting your computer from viruses Using NortonRemoving viruses and spyware Protecting your computer Updating your virus and spyware definitions Modifying security settings Using Windows Security CenterClick Start, Control Panel, then Click Security Windows Update Security updatesClick Windows Update Scheduling automatic updatesBigFix Customizing Windows Changing color depth and screen resolution Changing screen settingsLow 8-bit = 256 colors Medium 16-bit = 65,500 colors 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 Adding and modifying user accounts Changing mouse settingsUser account tips 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