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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Using Windows Media Center, Starting Windows Media Center

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Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files

Using Windows Media Center

If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can use Windows Media Center to watch TV, videos, and movies, listen to music, and view photos. Media Center is a simplified, streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing and managing media files.

Because the remote control is an optional accessory, most instructions in this section assume you are using a mouse to navigate the Media Center menus.

Starting Windows Media Center

To start Windows Media Center:

1Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. - OR -

Press the Start button on the remote control.

The first time you start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens.

2For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. The Windows Media Center’s main screen opens.

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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Using Windows Media Center, Starting Windows Media Center, Playing and Creating Media Files

Contents

Desktop PC User Guide Page Chapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing ContentsChapter 2 Using Windows Chapter 1 Getting HelpChapter 6 Protecting your computer Bluetooth networkingChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Chapter 7 Customizing WindowsNotices Contents Chapter Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Using online helpGetting Help Thank you for purchasing our computer Using the eMachines Web siteUsing Help and Support Chapter 1 Getting HelpContacting eMachines Using online helpGetting help for Windows Media Center Chapter 1 Getting Help Searching for files Working with documents Shortcuts Using WindowsUsing the Windows desktop Working with files and folders ChapterDescription Using the Windows desktopDesktop elements Chapter 2 Using WindowsHelp Using the Start menuShortcut Chapter 2 Using Windows Adding icons to the desktopIdentifying window items HelpDescription Window itemClicking the close button closes the active window or program Creating folders Working with files and foldersViewing drives Chapter 2 Using WindowsShortcut Copying and moving files and foldersHelp Deleting files and folders Chapter 2 Using WindowsHelp Using the Windows SearchSearching for files HelpChapter 2 Using Windows Using advanced search optionsBrowsing for files and folders HelpSaving a document Working with documentsCreating a new document HelpChapter 2 Using Windows Opening a documentPrinting a document HelpDo this ShortcutsHelp Chapter 2 Using Windows Using the World Wide Web Using e-mail Using Windows Fax and Scan Using the Internet and FaxingLearning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Sending a fax Receiving and viewing a faxLearning about the Internet Setting up an Internet accountChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Connecting to a Web site Using the World Wide WebAccessing your Internet account HelpSending e-mail Using e-mailDownloading files Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingSending a fax Using Windows Fax and ScanChecking your e-mail HelpChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing 3 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window opensPage Setting up your cover page template Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingCanceling a fax Faxing a scanned document or from programsReceiving and viewing a fax Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingPlaying music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Using Windows Media CenterPlaying and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discsChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and moviesPlaying audio and video files ShortcutHelp Playing an optical disc using Windows Media PlayerPlaying optical discs ShortcutChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files 4 If the disc is not already playing, click playRecording audio files Creating audio files and music librariesCreating music files HelpCreating WMA and MP3 music files Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesBuilding a music library Editing track informationCreating a music CD Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating music CDs and video DVDs Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesCreating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker Creating a video DVD4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files6 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens Creating a data disc Creating and copying data discsHelp Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media CenterStarting Windows Media Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. - OROnline Media lets you play online games Functions Using the Media Center remote controlButtons Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesNetworking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networkingChapter Introduction to Networking Wired Ethernet networkingUsing a router Ethernet networkingEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click SystemSetting up wired Ethernet network hardware Chapter 5 Networking Your ComputerWireless Ethernet networking Equipment you need for an access point-based network Wireless Ethernet standardsUsing an access point Access pointNaming the computers and the workgroup Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardwareEstablishing your Ethernet network connection 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click SystemChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Configuring the TCP/IP protocolConnecting to a wireless Ethernet network HelpTo connect to your wireless Ethernet network 1 Click Start, then click Network. The Network window opensAdding a printer to your network Testing your networkWireless security Sharing resourcesPrint documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders View a network driveOpen and copy files stored on other network computers To share drives or folders 1 Click Start, then click ComputerCreating a shortcut to a network drive Using the networkViewing shared drives and folders Opening files across the networkPrinting files across the network Bluetooth networkingCopying files across the network 3 Click Bluetooth DevicesChapter 5 Networking Your Computer 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network ConnectionHelp Protecting your computer Hardware security Data security Security updatesChapter Data security Startup and hard drive passwordHardware security Kensington lock slotRemoving viruses and spyware Using NortonProtecting your computer from viruses Help3 Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens Chapter 6 Protecting your computer2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens 4 Click the type of scan you want to run, then click Go1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet Updating your virus and spyware definitionsTo update your virus and spyware definitions 3 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opensChapter 6 Protecting your computer Using Windows Security CenterModifying security settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Click SecurityHelp Security updatesWindows Update 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Security3 Click Windows Update Scheduling automatic updatesBigFix Chapter 6 Protecting your computerChanging power-saving settings Changing accessibility settings Changing screen settings Changing system soundsChanging mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Setting up parental controlsChapter Changing screen settingsChanging color depth and screen resolution HelpChanging the appearance of windows and backgrounds Chapter Selecting a screen saverHelp Changing gadgets Configuring the gadget Sidebar Using a gadget’s control panelChapter Setting up multiple monitors ShortcutChanging system sounds ChapterUser account tips Changing mouse settingsAdding and modifying user accounts HelpTo add, delete, or modify user accounts ChapterHelp Help Changing power-saving settingsChanging the power plan ShortcutChapter 6 Click Save changesChanging accessibility settings Using the Ease of Access CenterUsing voice recognition Setting up parental controlsChapter Filtering Internet access Scheduling computer and Internet use Restricting game accessChapter 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens Creating activity reports Restricting specific programsChapter All Rights Reserved NoticesTrademark acknowledgments Chapter Index Page Page Page Page MAN ECOOPER USR GDE 11/08