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eMachines 8513042, ET1160 Series Protecting your computer, •Hardware security, •Data security, •Security updates

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Chapter 6

Protecting your computer

Page Page Contents Page Page Page Getting Help •Using the eMachines Web site •Using Help and Support •Using online help Thank you for purchasing our computer Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Contacting eMachines Getting help for Windows Media Center Using online help Page Using Windows •Using the Windows desktop •Working with files and folders •Searching for files •Working with documents Using the Windows desktop Desktop elements Description Using the Start menu Adding icons to the desktop Identifying window items Window item Working with files and folders Viewing drives Creating folders Copying and moving files and folders Deleting files and folders Searching for files Using the Windows Search Using advanced search options Browsing for files and folders Working with documents Creating a new document Saving a document Opening a document Printing a document Shortcuts To Do this Page Using the Internet and Faxing •Learning about the Internet •Setting up an Internet account •Using the World Wide Web •Using e-mail Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Accessing your Internet account Using the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Using e-mail Sending e-mail Checking your e-mail Using Windows Fax and Scan Sending a fax New Fax Next Unblock Cover Page Dialing Rule New Rule Setting up your cover page template Faxing a scanned document or from programs Canceling a fax Receiving and viewing a fax Playing and Creating Media Files •Playing music and movies •Creating audio files and music libraries •Creating music CDs and video DVDs Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Playing optical discs Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player Play Windows Media Player Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Recording audio files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Building a music library Editing track information Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker Add items Add Creating and copying data discs Creating a data disc Using Windows Media Center Starting Windows Media Center TV + Movies Online Media Tasks Pictures + Videos Music Using the Media Center remote control Button(s) Functions Networking Your Computer •Introduction to Networking •Ethernet networking •Bluetooth networking Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Equipment you need for a router-basedEthernet network Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet standards Access point Wireless cards supported Using an access point Equipment you need for an access point-basednetwork Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Network Network and Sharing Center Connect to a network Wireless security Testing your network Adding a printer to your network Sharing resources Sharing drives and printers Share Sharing Advanced Sharing Close Share this folder Using the network Viewing shared drives and folders Creating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the network Copying files across the network Bluetooth networking 5Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection Bluetooth devices Protecting your computer •Hardware security •Data security •Security updates Hardware security Kensington lock slot Data security Startup and hard drive password Windows user accounts Protecting your computer from viruses Using Norton Removing viruses and spyware Run Scans Updating your virus and spyware definitions Using Windows Security Center Modifying security settings Security updates Windows Update Scheduling automatic updates BigFix Customizing Windows •Changing screen settings •Changing system sounds •Changing mouse settings •Adding and modifying user accounts Changing screen settings Changing color depth and screen resolution Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds Selecting a screen saver Changing gadgets Using a gadget’s control panel Configuring the gadget Sidebar Setting up multiple monitors Changing system sounds Changing mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts User account tips Create a new account Delete the account Switch User Log Off Changing power-savingsettings Changing the power plan Change advanced power settings 6Click Save changes Create a power plan Changing accessibility settings Using the Ease of Access Center Using voice recognition Setting up parental controls Filtering Internet access Scheduling computer and Internet use Restricting game access Set game ratings Block or Allow specific games Restricting specific programs Creating activity reports Notices All Rights Reserved Trademark acknowledgments Page Index