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Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds

You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background.

To change window colors and effects:

1Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens.

2Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. Your new color settings are applied.

3For even more color adjustment options, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen

fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. Change the setting you want, then click OK.

To change the Windows desktop background:

1Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens.

2Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to look for background images. If the location you want is not in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder.

3Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click OK.

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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds

Contents

Desktop PC User Guide Page Chapter 2 Using Windows ContentsChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Chapter 1 Getting HelpChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Bluetooth networkingChapter 6 Protecting your computer Chapter 7 Customizing WindowsNotices Contents Chapter Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Using online helpGetting Help Using Help and Support Using the eMachines Web siteThank you for purchasing our computer Chapter 1 Getting HelpContacting eMachines Using online helpGetting help for Windows Media Center Chapter 1 Getting Help Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Using WindowsSearching for files Working with documents Shortcuts ChapterDesktop elements Using the Windows desktopDescription Chapter 2 Using WindowsHelp Using the Start menuShortcut Identifying window items Adding icons to the desktopChapter 2 Using Windows HelpDescription Window itemClicking the close button closes the active window or program Viewing drives Working with files and foldersCreating folders Chapter 2 Using WindowsShortcut Copying and moving files and foldersHelp Chapter 2 Using Windows Deleting files and foldersSearching for files Using the Windows SearchHelp HelpBrowsing for files and folders Using advanced search optionsChapter 2 Using Windows HelpCreating a new document Working with documentsSaving a document HelpPrinting a document Opening a documentChapter 2 Using Windows HelpDo this ShortcutsHelp Chapter 2 Using Windows Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the Internet and FaxingUsing the World Wide Web Using e-mail Using Windows Fax and Scan Sending a fax Receiving and viewing a faxLearning about the Internet Setting up an Internet accountChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Accessing your Internet account Using the World Wide WebConnecting to a Web site HelpDownloading files Using e-mailSending e-mail Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingChecking your e-mail Using Windows Fax and ScanSending a fax Help3 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window opens Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingPage Chapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Setting up your cover page templateFaxing a scanned document or from programs Canceling a faxChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Receiving and viewing a faxPlaying and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media CenterPlaying music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discsPlaying audio and video files Playing music and moviesChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files ShortcutPlaying optical discs Playing an optical disc using Windows Media PlayerHelp Shortcut4 If the disc is not already playing, click play Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesCreating music files Creating audio files and music librariesRecording audio files HelpChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music filesEditing track information Building a music libraryCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating a music CD Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesCreating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker4 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 Starting Windows Media Center Using Windows Media CenterChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. - OROnline Media lets you play online games Buttons Using the Media Center remote controlFunctions Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesNetworking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networkingChapter Using a router Wired Ethernet networkingIntroduction to Networking Ethernet networking2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet networkChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareWireless Ethernet networking Using an access point Wireless Ethernet standardsEquipment you need for an access point-based network Access pointEstablishing your Ethernet network connection Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardwareNaming the computers and the workgroup 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click SystemConnecting to a wireless Ethernet network Configuring the TCP/IP protocolChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Help1 Click Start, then click Network. The Network window opens To connect to your wireless Ethernet networkWireless security Testing your networkAdding a printer to your network Sharing resourcesOpen and copy files stored on other network computers View a network drivePrint documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders 1 Click Start, then click ComputerViewing shared drives and folders Using the networkCreating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the networkCopying files across the network Bluetooth networkingPrinting 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 Hardware security Startup and hard drive passwordData security Kensington lock slotProtecting your computer from viruses Using NortonRemoving viruses and spyware Help2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens Chapter 6 Protecting your computer3 Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens 4 Click the type of scan you want to run, then click GoTo update your virus and spyware definitions Updating your virus and spyware definitions1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 3 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opensModifying security settings Using Windows Security CenterChapter 6 Protecting your computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Click SecurityWindows Update Security updatesHelp 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click SecurityBigFix Scheduling automatic updates3 Click Windows Update Chapter 6 Protecting your computerChanging mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing screen settings Changing system soundsChanging power-saving settings Changing accessibility settings Setting up parental controlsChanging color depth and screen resolution Changing screen settingsChapter HelpChanging the appearance of windows and backgrounds Chapter Selecting a screen saverHelp Changing gadgets Configuring the gadget Sidebar Using a gadget’s control panelChapter Shortcut Setting up multiple monitorsChapter Changing system soundsAdding and modifying user accounts Changing mouse settingsUser account tips HelpTo add, delete, or modify user accounts ChapterHelp Changing the power plan Changing power-saving settingsHelp Shortcut6 Click Save changes ChapterUsing the Ease of Access Center Changing accessibility settingsUsing 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