eMachines EL1200 Series guide

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After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Then you can:

•View a network drive

•Open and copy files stored on other network computers

•Print documents on network printers

Sharing drives or folders

To share drives or folders:

1Click (Start), then click Computer.

2Right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Share. The Properties dialog box opens.

If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your network. If you share a folder, only the contents of that folder will be available to everyone on the network.

3Click the Sharing tab.

Click Share.

- OR -

If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder.

4Click OK, then click Close.

Un-sharing drives and folders

To un-share drives or folders:

1Click (Start), then click Computer.

2Right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Share.

3Click Advanced Sharing, then click Share this folder (or drive) to uncheck the box.

4Click Apply, then click OK.

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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 desktop Shortcut Using the Start menu Identifying window items Adding icons to the desktop Window 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 Search Browsing for files and folders Using advanced search options Saving a document Working with documentsCreating a new 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 Connecting to a Web site Using the World Wide WebAccessing your Internet account Click Create Mail Using e-mailDownloading files Sending e-mail Click Send/Receive Using Windows Fax and ScanChecking your e-mail Sending a fax 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 Recording audio files Creating audio files and music librariesCreating music files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Editing track information Building a music library Creating 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 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 Networking terms you should know Wired Ethernet networkingIntroduction to Networking Ethernet networking 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 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 drive Printing files across the network Bluetooth networkingCopying files across the network Help Protecting your computer Kensington lock slot Startup and hard drive passwordHardware security Data security 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 Windows Update Security updates 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 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 User account tips Changing mouse settingsAdding and modifying user accounts 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