Adding icons to the desktop | eMachines EL1200 Series guide

Chapter 2: Using Windows

Adding icons to the desktop

Help

For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently.

To add icons to the desktop:

Shortcut

Start Á All Programs Á right-click program Á Send To Á Desktop (create shortcut)

1Click (Start), then click All Programs.

2Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add to the desktop.

3Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop.

Identifying window items

Help

For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search Help 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 Computer window.

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Title bar

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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Adding icons to the desktop, Identifying window items

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 Using the Windows desktop Help Using the Start menu Shortcut Adding icons to the desktop Identifying window items Window item Description Creating folders Working with files and foldersViewing drives Copying and moving files and folders Deleting files and folders Using the Windows Search Searching for files Using advanced search options Browsing for files and folders Saving a document Working with documentsCreating a new document Opening a document Printing a document Shortcuts Do this Using Windows Using the Internet and Faxing Setting up an Internet account Learning about the Internet Connecting to a Web site Using the World Wide WebAccessing your Internet account Sending e-mail Using e-mailDownloading files Click Create Mail Sending a fax Using Windows Fax and ScanChecking your e-mail Click Send/Receive Using the Internet and Faxing Page Setting up your cover page template Canceling a fax Faxing a scanned document or from programs Receiving and viewing a fax Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player Playing optical discs If 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 Building a music library Editing track information Creating a music CD Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker Creating a video DVD Playing and Creating Media Files Creating and copying data discs Creating a data disc Using Windows Media Center Starting Windows Media CenterPage Using the Media Center remote control Buttons Functions Networking Your Computer Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networkingIntroduction to Networking Networking terms you should know Click System and Maintenance, then click System Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Wireless 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 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Connecting to a wireless Ethernet networkPage Adding a printer to your network Testing your networkWireless security Sharing resourcesPage Creating a shortcut to a network drive Using the networkViewing shared drives and folders Opening files across the network Printing files across the network Bluetooth networkingCopying files across the network Help Protecting your computer Data security Startup and hard drive passwordHardware security Kensington lock slot Removing 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 Security updates Windows Update BigFix 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 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds To change the Windows desktop background Selecting a screen saver Changing gadgets Using a gadget’s control panel Configuring the gadget Sidebar Setting up multiple monitors Changing system sounds User account tips Changing mouse settingsAdding and modifying user accounts To add, delete, or modify user accounts Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Click Save changes Changing accessibility settings Using the Ease of Access Center Setting up parental controls Using voice recognition Filtering Internet access Restricting game access Scheduling computer and Internet usePage Restricting specific programs Creating activity reports All Rights Reserved Trademark acknowledgments Chapter Index See DVD HD-DVD Sending fax Page MAN Ecooper USR GDE 11/08