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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Index

Models: EL1200 Series

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A

access point setting up 49 using 48

accessibility

high contrast color scheme

77

Magnifier 77

Narrator 77 on-screen keyboard 77 settings 77

accessing

shared drives 54 shared files 54 shared folders 54

accounts Internet 20

ISP	20
user	73

Windows user 58

adding

user accounts 73

address e-mail 22 Web 21

AU file playing 30

audio playing 30 recording file 33

audio CD
adding tracks to library		35
editing track information		35
playing	31
AVI file
playing	30

B

background

changing Windows 67

BigFix 64
Bluetooth network	55
installing device	55
installing printer	55

personal area network 55

Blu-ray Disc playing 31

broadband Internet connection 20, 46, 49

browser

Web 20, 21

browsing for files and folders 14

C

cable modem 20, 44, 46

CD
adding tracks to library							35
creating audio				36
creating data 39
editing track information							35
playing music				31
clipboard	11
close button		9
closing		9, 17
program		9, 17
window		9, 17
color
changing scheme					67
depth	66
high contrast scheme						77
computers
naming		49
configuring
router	50
TCP/IP protocol				50
connecting
to Internet			21
to Web site			21
connections
monitor (VGA)				71
projector		71
VGA	71
copying
files across network						55
files and folders				11, 17
text and graphics					17

creating

data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10

MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34

customizing 65

cutting

files and folders 11

D

deleting files and folders 6, 12, 17

desktop
adding icon	8
adding shortcut		8
adjusting settings		66
changing background			67
changing color scheme			67
extending	71
selecting screen saver			68
using 6

using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50

disconnecting from Internet 20

display
using screen saver		68
documentation
eMachines Web site		2
help 2
Help and Support		2
online help 3
documents
creating	15
opening	16
printing	16
saving	15

downloading files 22

drivers updating 2

drives

mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 10 viewing files and folders 10

DSL modem 20, 44, 46

DVD

creating data 39 creating video 37 playing 31

Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol 50

E

Ease of Access Center		77
editing
music track information			35
eMachines
contact information		3
Web address 2
Web site	2
e-mail
address	22
checking for messages			23
sending	22
using 20, 22

Ethernet network

See wired Ethernet network See wireless Ethernet network

F

Fast Ethernet	44
faxes
canceling	27
receiving and viewing 27
sending	23, 27

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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Index

Contents

Desktop PC User Guide Page Chapter 1 Getting Help ContentsChapter 2 Using Windows Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingChapter 7 Customizing Windows Bluetooth networkingChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Chapter 6 Protecting your computerNotices Contents Chapter Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Using online helpGetting Help Chapter 1 Getting Help Using the eMachines Web siteUsing Help and Support Thank you for purchasing our computerContacting eMachines Using online helpGetting help for Windows Media Center Chapter 1 Getting Help Chapter Using WindowsUsing the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents ShortcutsChapter 2 Using Windows Using the Windows desktopDesktop elements DescriptionHelp Using the Start menuShortcut Help Adding icons to the desktopIdentifying window items Chapter 2 Using WindowsDescription Window itemClicking the close button closes the active window or program Chapter 2 Using Windows Working with files and foldersViewing drives Creating foldersShortcut Copying and moving files and foldersHelp Chapter 2 Using Windows Deleting files and foldersHelp Using the Windows SearchSearching for files HelpHelp Using advanced search optionsBrowsing for files and folders Chapter 2 Using WindowsHelp Working with documentsCreating a new document Saving a documentHelp Opening a documentPrinting a document Chapter 2 Using WindowsDo this ShortcutsHelp Chapter 2 Using Windows Sending a fax Receiving and viewing a fax Using the Internet and FaxingLearning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using e-mail Using Windows Fax and ScanLearning about the Internet Setting up an Internet accountChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Help Using the World Wide WebAccessing your Internet account Connecting to a Web siteChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Using e-mailDownloading files Sending e-mailHelp Using Windows Fax and ScanChecking your e-mail Sending a fax3 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 faxCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discs Using Windows Media CenterPlaying and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Creating audio files and music librariesShortcut Playing music and moviesPlaying audio and video files Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesShortcut Playing an optical disc using Windows Media PlayerPlaying optical discs Help4 If the disc is not already playing, click play Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesHelp Creating audio files and music librariesCreating music files Recording audio filesChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music filesEditing track information Building a music libraryChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CDCreating 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 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. - OR Using Windows Media CenterStarting Windows Media Center Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesOnline Media lets you play online games Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Using the Media Center remote controlButtons FunctionsNetworking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networkingChapter Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networkingUsing a router Introduction to 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 Access point Wireless Ethernet standardsUsing an access point Equipment you need for an access point-based network2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardwareEstablishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroupHelp Configuring the TCP/IP protocolConnecting to a wireless Ethernet network Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer1 Click Start, then click Network. The Network window opens To connect to your wireless Ethernet networkSharing resources Testing your networkWireless security Adding a printer to your networkTo share drives or folders 1 Click Start, then click Computer View a network driveOpen and copy files stored on other network computers Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or foldersOpening files across the network Using the networkViewing shared drives and folders Creating a shortcut to a network drive3 Click Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth networkingCopying files across the network Printing files across the networkChapter 5 Networking Your Computer 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network ConnectionHelp Protecting your computer Hardware security Data security Security updatesChapter Kensington lock slot Startup and hard drive passwordHardware security Data securityHelp Using NortonProtecting your computer from viruses Removing viruses and spyware4 Click the type of scan you want to run, then click Go Chapter 6 Protecting your computer2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens 3 Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens3 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens Updating your virus and spyware definitionsTo update your virus and spyware definitions 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Click Security Using Windows Security CenterModifying security settings Chapter 6 Protecting your computer1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Security Security updatesWindows Update HelpChapter 6 Protecting your computer Scheduling automatic updatesBigFix 3 Click Windows UpdateSetting up parental controls Changing screen settings Changing system soundsChanging mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing power-saving settings Changing accessibility settingsHelp Changing screen settingsChanging color depth and screen resolution ChapterChanging 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 soundsHelp Changing mouse settingsAdding and modifying user accounts User account tipsTo add, delete, or modify user accounts ChapterHelp Shortcut Changing power-saving settingsChanging the power plan Help6 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