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Selecting a screen saver

Chapter 7:

Selecting a screen saver

Caution

If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your computer on for long periods of time without using it. You should use a screen saver which constantly changes its image to avoid this damage. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in.

You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products.

To select a screen saver:

1Click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, then click Change screen saver. The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens.

2Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver you want to use. An example of the screen saver plays on the preview screen.

•To change the settings for the screen saver, click Settings, change the settings, then click OK.

Important

If the Settings button is not available, you cannot customize the screen saver you selected.

•To see a full-screen preview of the screen saver, click Preview.

•To change the length of computer inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of minutes in the Wait box.

3Click OK. Your screen saver changes are applied.

Help

For more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click

Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Selecting a screen saver, Chapter, Help

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 Getting Help Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Using online helpChapter Thank you for purchasing our computer Using the eMachines Web siteUsing Help and Support Chapter 1 Getting HelpGetting help for Windows Media Center Using online helpContacting eMachines 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 WindowsShortcut Using the Start menuHelp Chapter 2 Using Windows Adding icons to the desktopIdentifying window items HelpClicking the close button closes the active window or program Window itemDescription Creating folders Working with files and foldersViewing drives Chapter 2 Using WindowsHelp Copying and moving files and foldersShortcut 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 HelpHelp ShortcutsDo this 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 faxChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Setting up an Internet accountLearning about the Internet 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 DVD6 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens Help Creating and copying data discsCreating a data disc 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 FilesChapter Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networkingNetworking Your Computer 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 DevicesHelp 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network ConnectionChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Chapter Hardware security Data security Security updatesProtecting your computer 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 Help Selecting a screen saverChapter Changing gadgets Chapter Using a gadget’s control panelConfiguring the gadget Sidebar Setting up multiple monitors ShortcutChanging system sounds ChapterUser account tips Changing mouse settingsAdding and modifying user accounts HelpHelp ChapterTo add, delete, or modify user accounts Help Changing power-saving settingsChanging the power plan ShortcutChapter 6 Click Save changesChanging accessibility settings Using the Ease of Access CenterChapter Setting up parental controlsUsing voice recognition Filtering Internet access Chapter Restricting game accessScheduling computer and Internet use 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens Chapter Restricting specific programsCreating activity reports Trademark acknowledgments NoticesAll Rights Reserved Chapter Index Page Page Page Page MAN ECOOPER USR GDE 11/08