eMachines 8513042, ET1160 Series Index

Index

A

access point setting up 49 using 48

accessibility

high contrast color scheme

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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Contents

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