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Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using your Reference Guide 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using online help 3 Getting technical support 4 Finding your model and serial number 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 5 Using the Windows desktop - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 4
CDs and DVDs 41 Using Windows Media Center 42 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 43 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer . . . 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Using a router 46 Creating an Ethernet network 48 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 48 Making sure your broadband - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 5
mode 70 Installing an uninterruptible power supply . . . . 71 Chapter 7: Protecting Your Computer . . . . 73 Hardware security 74 Kensington lock slot 74 Data security 74 About startup and hard drive passwords 74 About Windows XP user accounts 75 Protecting your computer from viruses 75 Using - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 6
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using your Reference Guide • Using Help and Support • Getting technical support • Using online help • Getting technical support 1 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 8
drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at www.emachines.com. Using your Reference Guide The Reference Guide for your computer contains setting up, hardware, configuration, and troubleshooting information - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 9
www.emachines.com Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support: 1 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you receive the following search result types: • Suggested Topics-These topics - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 10
Care (technical support), see the "Troubleshooting" chapter in your Reference Guide or see the Customer Care label on your computer. Finding your model and serial number The label on the top, side, or bottom of your computer case includes your computer serial number. eMachines Customer Care will - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 11
Chapter 2 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 12
Windows XP Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop your computer. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on page 11. The Windows - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 13
www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Search box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 14
press ENTER. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 15
www.emachines.com Working with files and Support. Type files and folders in the Search box, then press ENTER. Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer almost always has more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 16
is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your diskette drive. If you do not see the contents of the - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 17
you want to move. For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12 Support. Type deleting files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 18
the bin. 3 Click Yes. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin. Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 19
www.emachines.com Using the Windows Search utility Help For more information about searching for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type searching in the Search box, then press ENTER. To find files and folders using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. The - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 20
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting , then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search box, then press ENTER. 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 21
www.emachines.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic methods of creating, saving opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document. 15 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 22
Using Windows XP Saving a document Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Help For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search box, then press ENTER. To view, revise - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 23
www.emachines.com 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printing in the Search box, then press ENTER. To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer. For - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 24
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Shortcuts Help For more information about keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box, then press ENTER. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 25
Chapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax • Sending a fax • Receiving and viewing a fax 19 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 26
Ethernet jack on your computer and would like to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at www.emachines.com. • A modem-a device that connects your computer to other computers Check your telephone book for a list of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 27
need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly. Dial-up Internet connections are those using a telephone system to connect to the Internet. This may include ordinary - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 28
the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type downloading files in the Search box, then press ENTER. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 29
emachines.com Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using Norton Antivirus. For more information, see "Protecting your computer - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 30
these instructions. Many Internet services Windows was originally installed on your computer Windows Components. The Windows Components Wizard opens. 2 Click Fax Services, then click Next. 3 Click Finish to exit the Windows Components Wizard. 4 Click Exit to close the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 31
www.emachines.com 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next box. 6 Click Next. The Transmitting Subscriber Identification (TSID) screen opens. Important Some fax machines cannot use special characters such as hyphens. We suggest using spaces instead of hyphens in telephone - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 32
in Step 7. The Routing Options screen opens. 10 If you set up your computer to receive faxes, select a folder you want to store received faxes in and screen opens. 11 Click Finish. The fax console opens. 12 If the Windows Security Alert dialog box opens, click Unblock. Setting up your cover page - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 33
www.emachines.com Sending a fax Sending a quick fax You can use the Send the fax, then click Next. The Completing the Send Fax Wizard screen opens. 11 Click Finish. 12 If the Windows Security Alert dialog box opens (see page 26), click Unblock. Faxing from programs To fax a document directly from - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 34
Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a fax" on page 27. Automatically retry then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in computer tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine, you can automatically cancel a - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 35
www.emachines.com To automatically cancel a failed fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. Click View installed printers or fax printers. The Printers and Faxes window opens. -ORIf - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 36
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 30 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 37
Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating data CDs and DVDs • Using Windows Media Center 31 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 38
program that lets you record and play WAV files. WAV is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. To play a WAV audio file in Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. Rewind Play - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 39
you must have a DVD drive in your computer. If you do not have a DVD drive and would like to add an internal or external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.emachines.com. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing CDs or playing - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 40
Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to music discs or watch movie discs. For more information about using Windows drive. 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. Windows then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 41
. WAV is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. For information about playing WAV files, see "Playing WAV audio files" on page 32. To record a WAV audio file: 1 Plug a microphone into one of the Microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the Microphone - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 42
from these CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files 4 Click the arrow to open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. For more information on the differences between the two types of files, click - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 43
www.emachines.com 7 Click Rip Music. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as WMA files. A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded. Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 44
computer. For instructions on how to create video, see your camera's user guide. Editing videos Help For more information about editing videos, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows audio through the IEEE 1394 port (optional) on your computer. For more information about using Windows - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 45
www.emachines.com 3 If the wizard does not open, click Capture From Video Device. 4 Complete the screens in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next after each one. Caution Video files may require a significant amount of free hard drive space depending on your settings. A one hour tape may require - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 46
a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your CD or DVD drive. 3 If a dialog box opens, - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 47
www.emachines.com 5 Click Edit Playlist. The Edit Playlist dialog box opens. 6 action, then click OK. 3 Copy the files you want to burn to the disc, then open My Computer, right-click the drive containing the recordable disc, then click Paste. 4 Right-click the list of files you pasted, then click - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 48
Center's main menu. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Numeric keypad/data entry button Lets you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Power button Puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 49
Center setup wizard, the Program Guide is set up to automatically download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. However, on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually. To manually update the Media Center Program Guide: 1 Before starting Media Center - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 50
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 44 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 51
Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Testing your network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network 45 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 52
is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 53
installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 54
using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Making sure your broadband connection works - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 55
up on each computer you plan to use on your network. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications. When networking is set up in Windows XP, TCP/IP is - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 56
the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. 10 Click X to close the Network Connections window. 11 Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network. Setting up an Ethernet network We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 57
into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Configuring your router After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation. 51 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 58
software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 59
, click to select the Allow network users to change my files check box. 4 Click OK. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Sharing and Security. 2 Make sure that the - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 60
you can: • View shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type workgroups in the - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 61
www.emachines.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 62
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 56 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 63
Chapter 6 Customizing Windows • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Changing the mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings 57 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 64
desktop settings Tip If you are using a monitor, you can adjust the screen settings for brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical image position using the controls on the front of your monitor. For more information about these adjustments, see your monitor's user guide Windows window opens - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 65
emachines.com 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. Help For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your monitor computer Dual-monitor computer 4 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 66
items, such as the background color and dialog box title bars. To change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 67
www.emachines.com Changing the desktop background Help For more information about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type changing desktop background in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can change the Windows desktop background picture. Windows - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 68
screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 5 Click OK. - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 69
www.emachines.com Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you can use a second monitor to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop. You can use the additional desktop space to accommodate additional windows. To turn on extended - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 70
4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 71
www.emachines.com 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 6 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 72
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your computer has not detected the Help For more information about changing mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can adjust - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 73
/Double-click the User Accounts icon. The User Accounts window opens. Help For more information about user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to add, delete, or modify a user account. 67 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 74
more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type power scheme in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 75
www.emachines.com 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want. - OR Click an arrow button for the System standby, Turn off monitor, or Turn off hard disks - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 76
about hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type hibernate in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer completely off. The next time you turn on your - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 77
, see the UPS documentation, or click Start, then click Help and Support. Type uninterruptible power supply in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 78
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 3 Click the UPS tab. 4 Click Select. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 72 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 79
Chapter 7 Protecting Your • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates Computer 73 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 80
have to return your computer to eMachines so we can reset it. Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from using your computer. You have to enter your password when you turn on your computer or access your files. These passwords are set in your computer's BIOS Setup utility. Use - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 81
the My Documents folder. Help For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search box, then update service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your computer. - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 82
eMachines computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: • McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to protect your computer computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 83
to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and install them on your computer. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 84
Chapter 7: 2 Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 85
www.emachines.com Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. To use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 86
the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control. 5 Click OK. Using Windows XP Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third-party virus protection software • Security options in - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 87
your computer's system software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. • Click Express to download - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 88
Chapter 7: Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your computer and install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 89
may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 90
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changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 62 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 92
9 G Gigabit Ethernet 46 H help online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 drives 54 maximize button 8 McAfee SecurityCenter 76 Parental Controls 79 Personal Firewall Plus 76 Privacy Service 76 scanning for viruses 76 Spamkiller 76 starting 76 updating 77 VirusScan 76 Media Center see Windows - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 93
UPS 71 power supply uninterruptible 71 printer sharing 53 printing documents 17 files across network 55 Program Guide See Windows Media Center Program Guide programs closing 18 opening 7 projector adding 63 color quality 64 display properties 63, 64 screen resolution 64 R recording audio file 35 - eMachines T3616 | eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP) - Page 94
files from Internet 22 video to computer 38 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 71 un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updates security 81 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 77 UPS 71 user accounts adding in Windows XP 67 switching in Windows XP 67 V VGA port 63 video capturing
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