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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 Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

For more information about using a program, click Help on its menu bar.

Creating a new document

To create a new document:

1Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens.

2Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document.

Saving a document

After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to use it later.

To save a document:

1Click File, then click Save. The Save As dialog box opens.

File name

2Click Browse Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder where you want to save the file.

3Type a new file name in the File name box.

4Click Save.

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Help

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

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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Working with documents, Creating a new document, Saving a document

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Desktop PC User Guide Page Contents Networking Your Computer Iii Contents Chapter Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Thank you for purchasing our computerTip Using online help Contacting eMachinesGetting help for Windows Media Center Getting Help Using Windows Help Using the Windows desktop Shortcut Using the Start menu Identifying window items Adding icons to the desktop Window item Description Working with files and folders Viewing drivesCreating folders Copying and moving files and folders Deleting files and folders Searching for files Using the Windows Search Browsing for files and folders Using advanced search options Working with documents Creating a new documentSaving a document Printing a document Opening a document Do this Shortcuts Using Windows Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Accessing your Internet accountConnecting to a Web site Downloading files Using e-mailSending e-mail Click Create Mail Checking your e-mail Using Windows Fax and ScanSending a fax Click Send/Receive Using the Internet and Faxing Page Setting up your cover page template Faxing a scanned document or from programs Canceling a fax Receiving and viewing a fax Playing and Creating Media Files Playing audio and video files Playing music and movies Playing optical discs Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player If the disc is not already playing, click play Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music filesRecording audio files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Editing track information Building a music library Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player Creating music CDs and video DVDsCreating a music CD Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker Playing and Creating Media Files Creating a data disc Creating and copying data discs Starting Windows Media Center Using Windows Media CenterPage Buttons Functions Using the Media Center remote control Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Wired Ethernet networkingEthernet networking Networking terms you should know Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Click System and Maintenance, then click System Making sure your broadband connection works Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet standards Using an access pointEquipment you need for an access point-based network Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Establishing your Ethernet network connectionNaming the computers and the workgroup Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Configuring the TCP/IP protocolPage Wireless security Testing your networkAdding a printer to your network Sharing resourcesPage Viewing shared drives and folders Using the networkCreating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the network Bluetooth networking Copying files across the networkPrinting files across the network Help Protecting your computer Hardware security Startup and hard drive passwordData security Kensington lock slot Using Norton Protecting your computer from virusesRemoving viruses and spyware Protecting your computer Updating your virus and spyware definitions Using Windows Security Center Modifying security settingsClick Start, Control Panel, then Click Security Windows Update Security updates Scheduling automatic updates Click Windows UpdateBigFix Customizing Windows Changing screen settings Changing color depth and screen resolutionLow 8-bit = 256 colors Medium 16-bit = 65,500 colors To change the Windows desktop background Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds Selecting a screen saver Changing gadgets Configuring the gadget Sidebar Using a gadget’s control panel Setting up multiple monitors Changing system sounds Changing mouse settings Adding and modifying user accountsUser account tips To add, delete, or modify user accounts Changing the power plan Changing power-saving settings Click Save changes Using the Ease of Access Center Changing accessibility settings Using voice recognition Setting up parental controls Filtering Internet access Scheduling computer and Internet use Restricting game accessPage Creating activity reports Restricting specific programs Trademark acknowledgments All Rights Reserved Chapter Index See DVD HD-DVD Sending fax Page MAN Ecooper USR GDE 11/08