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eMachines EL1200 Series manual

Models: EL1200 Series

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updating	61

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online help		2, 3
opening
documents			16
files	7
files across network 54
folders		10
programs 7
optical disc
creating data			39
playing		31
Outlook	20

Outlook Express 20

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PAN 44
parental controls
activity reports				82
blocking specific games						81
game ratings				80
Internet filtering					79
restricting game access 80,
	81
restricting programs 82
scheduling computer use						80
scheduling Internet access						80
setting up			78
time limits,setting					80
password
hard drive			58
startup		58
pasting
files and folders					11, 17
text and graphics					17
personal area network (PAN)						44
playing
audio CD			31
audio file			30
Blu-ray Disc 31
DVD	31
HD-DVD		31
multimedia files					30
music CD			31
video files			30
Windows Media Player file						30
power
changing plans				75
plans	75
schemes			75

printer

adding Bluetooth 55 sharing 54

printing

documents 16

files across network 55

programs closing 17 opening 7 restricting 82

projector

color quality 71 connecting 71 screen resolution 71

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recording
audio file		33
CD tracks		34
recovering files and folders				12
Recycle Bin	6
deleting files and folders 12
emptying		13
recovering files and folders
	12
remote control
Windows Media Center				42
removing files and folders				6, 12,
13,	17
renaming files and folders				17
resolution
changing screen			66
restoring files and folders				12
router
configuring		50
example network			44
setting up		46, 47
using	44

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saving documents 15

scheduling computer use 80

screen

adjusting settings 66 resolution 71 saver 68

screen saver changing 68

Search utility 13

searching

for files and folders 13, 14

security BigFix 64 data 58 hardware 58 lock slot 58 Norton 360 59

password		58
user accounts 58
Windows Security Center					62
Windows Update			63
wireless Ethernet			52
serial number		3
Shared Documents folder				73
sharing
drives	53
folders	53
printer	54
shortcuts
adding to desktop			8
closing programs			17
closing windows			17
copying	17
deleting files and folders					17
keyboard		17
pasting	17
renaming files and folders					17
selecting adjacent items in
list		17
selecting items in list				17
switching between files,
folders, or programs
17
Sidebar
configuring		70
gadgets	70

software

See programs

sound

changing system 72 scheme 72

Sound Recorder recording audio 33

speech recognition 78 Start button 6

Start menu 7 starting programs 7

subnet mask 44 entering 50

support using 2

system identification label 3

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taskbar 6

TCP/IP protocol configuring 50

telephone canceling fax 27

installing Windows Fax and Scan 23

receiving and viewing faxes 27

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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 Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Using online help ChapterGetting Help Using Help and Support Using the eMachines Web siteThank you for purchasing our computer Chapter 1 Getting HelpUsing online help Contacting eMachinesGetting 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 WindowsUsing the Start menu HelpShortcut Identifying window items Adding icons to the desktopChapter 2 Using Windows HelpWindow item DescriptionClicking the close button closes the active window or program Viewing drives Working with files and foldersCreating folders Chapter 2 Using WindowsCopying and moving files and folders ShortcutHelp 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 HelpShortcuts Do thisHelp 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 faxSetting up an Internet account Learning about the InternetChapter 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 MakerChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files 4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens6 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens Creating and copying data discs Creating a data discHelp 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 FilesIntroduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networking Networking Your ComputerChapter 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 Devices5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection Chapter 5 Networking Your ComputerHelp Hardware security Data security Security updates Protecting your computerChapter 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 Selecting a screen saver ChapterHelp Changing gadgets Using a gadget’s control panel Configuring the gadget SidebarChapter Shortcut Setting up multiple monitorsChapter Changing system soundsAdding and modifying user accounts Changing mouse settingsUser account tips HelpChapter To add, delete, or modify user accountsHelp Changing the power plan Changing power-saving settingsHelp Shortcut6 Click Save changes ChapterUsing the Ease of Access Center Changing accessibility settingsSetting up parental controls Using voice recognitionChapter Filtering Internet access Restricting game access Scheduling computer and Internet useChapter 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens Restricting specific programs Creating activity reportsChapter Notices All Rights ReservedTrademark acknowledgments Chapter Index Page Page Page Page MAN ECOOPER USR GDE 11/08