Thank you for purchasing our computer | eMachines EL1200 Series

Chapter 1: Getting Help

Thank you for purchasing our computer!

You have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are sure that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your computer’s software features.

eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers—to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with fast, considerate service.

We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new eMachines computer for years to come.

Thanks again, from all of us at eMachines.

Using the eMachines Web site

eMachines’ online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at www.emachines.com/.

Using Help and Support

Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your eMachines computer.

To start Help and Support:

1Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens.

Tip

You can find help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. You can also search for a topic.

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eMachines EL1200 Series Thank you for purchasing our computer, Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support, Tip

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 Using the Windows desktop Help Using the Start menu Shortcut Adding icons to the desktop Identifying window items Window item Description Creating folders Working with files and foldersViewing drives Copying and moving files and folders Deleting files and folders Using the Windows Search Searching for files Using advanced search options Browsing for files and folders Saving a document Working with documentsCreating a new document Opening a document Printing a document Shortcuts Do this Using Windows Using the Internet and Faxing Setting up an Internet account Learning about the Internet Connecting to a Web site Using the World Wide WebAccessing your Internet account Using e-mail Downloading filesSending e-mail Click Create Mail Using Windows Fax and Scan Checking your e-mailSending a fax Click Send/Receive Using the Internet and Faxing Page Setting up your cover page template Canceling a fax Faxing a scanned document or from programs Receiving and viewing a fax Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player Playing optical discs 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 Building a music library Editing track information Creating a music CD Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker Creating a video DVD Playing and Creating Media Files Creating and copying data discs Creating a data disc Using Windows Media Center Starting Windows Media CenterPage Using the Media Center remote control Buttons Functions Networking Your Computer Wired Ethernet networking Introduction to NetworkingEthernet networking Networking terms you should know Click System and Maintenance, then click System Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works 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 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Connecting to a wireless Ethernet networkPage Testing your network Wireless securityAdding a printer to your network Sharing resourcesPage Using the network Viewing shared drives and foldersCreating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the network Printing files across the network Bluetooth networkingCopying files across the network Help Protecting your computer Startup and hard drive password Hardware securityData security Kensington lock slot 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 Security updates Windows Update 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 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds To change the Windows desktop background Selecting a screen saver Changing gadgets Using a gadget’s control panel Configuring the gadget Sidebar 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 power-saving settings Changing the power plan Click Save changes Changing accessibility settings Using the Ease of Access Center Setting up parental controls Using voice recognition Filtering Internet access Restricting game access Scheduling computer and Internet usePage Restricting specific programs Creating activity reports All Rights Reserved Trademark acknowledgments Chapter Index See DVD HD-DVD Sending fax Page MAN Ecooper USR GDE 11/08