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Closing the case, Replacing the front bezel, Replacing the side panel

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www.emachines.com Closing the case Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 If you disconnected the bezel cables when you removed the bezel, reconnect them to the system board. 2 Align the latch pins on the bezel with the computer latch holes. 3 Press the bezel firmly into place. Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. 157

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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	13
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Front	15
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Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device	20
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Using Your Computer	22
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Using the keyboard	27
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Using the mouse	29
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Using WindowsXP	32
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Identifying window items	35
Working with files and folders	36
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Working with documents	43
Creating a new document	43
Saving a document	44
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Using shortcuts	46
Using the Internet	48
Learning about the Internet	49
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Using the WorldWideWeb	50
Connecting to a Website	51
Downloading files	52
Using e-mail	53
Sending e-mail	53
Checking your e-mail	54
Networking Your Computer	56
Introduction to Networking	57
Using a router	57
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Installing Ethernet cards and drivers	59
Making sure your broadband connection works	59
Naming the computers and the workgroup	59
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	60
Setting up an Ethernet network	62
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Testing your network	64
Sharing resources	65
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Using the network	67
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Mapping a network drive	67
Opening files across the network	68
Copying files across the network	68
Printing files across the network	68
Adding a printer to your network	69
Sending and Receiving Faxes	70
Installing and configuring Fax	71
Installing Fax	71
Configuring Fax	72
Sending a simple fax	74
Setting up your cover page template	75
Faxing from programs	75
Faxing a scanned document	76
Receiving and viewing a fax	76
Canceling a fax	76
Automatically retry sending a fax	76
Automatically canceling a fax	77
Using Drives and Ports	78
Using the memory card reader	79
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Using a memory card	80
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Using a second monitor	82
Viewing the display on a television	83
Modifying television settings	85
Using Windows Media Center	86
Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide	87
Using multimedia	88
Adjusting the volume	88
Playing music and movies	90
Playing WAV audio files	90
Playing audio and video files	90
Playing CDs or DVDs	91
Creating audio files and music libraries	94
Creating music files	94
Building a music library	96
Editing track information	97
Creating and editing videos	97
Editing videos	97
Transferring your video to your computer	98
Editing your video	99
Saving your video	99
Creating music CDs and video DVDs	100
Creating a music CD	100
Creating video DVDs	104
Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs	108
Copying a CD or DVD	110
Advanced multimedia software features	112
Recording audio	112
Customizing Your Computer	114
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings	115
Adjusting the color depth	115
Adjusting the screen resolution	116
Changing the colors on your Windows desktop	117
Changing the desktop background	118
Selecting a screen saver	119
Using an extended desktop	120
Changing the mouse settings	121
Changing Power-Saving Settings	122
Changing the power scheme	122
Changing advanced power settings	123
Activating and using Hibernate mode	123
Installing an uninterruptible power supply	125
Protecting Your Computer	126
Hardware security	127
Kensington lock slot	127
Data security	127
About startup and hard drive passwords	127
About Windows XP user accounts	127
Protecting your computer from viruses	128
Using McAfee SecurityCenter	129
Using Windows XP Security Center	132
Security updates	133
Windows Update	133
BigFix	135
Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software	136
System recovery options	137
Copying driver and application recovery files	137
Creating recovery discs	138
Copying driver and application recovery files to a network	139
Creating discs from recovery files on a network	140
Recovering your system	141
Recovering specific files and software	142
Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore	143
Recovering your system from the hard drive	144
Maintaining Your Computer	146
Caring for your computer	147
Setting up a maintenance schedule	147
Cleaning your computer	147
Updating Windows	149
BigFix	149
Managing hard drive space	150
Checking hard drive space	150
Using Disk Cleanup	150
Checking the hard drive for errors	151
Defragmenting the hard drive	152
Backing up files	153
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard	154
Moving from your old computer	154
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard	154
Transferring files	155
Transferring Internet settings	156
Installing your old printer or scanner	157
Installing your old programs	158
Preventing static electricity discharge	161
Opening the case	161
Removing the side panel	161
Removing the front bezel	163
Closing the case	164
Replacing the front bezel	164
Replacing the side panel	164
Installing memory	165
Replacing the system battery	166
Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive	167
Replacing the memory card reader	169
Adding or replacing a hard drive	170
Replacing the rear fan	172
Replacing the power supply	173
Replacing the heat sink	174
Replacing the front I/O panel	175
Adding or replacing an expansion card	178
Replacing the system board	179
Troubleshooting	182
Safety guidelines	183
First steps	183
Troubleshooting	184
Add-in cards	184
Audio	184
Battery	184
CD or DVD drives	184
Computer	185
Diskette drive	185
DVD drives	186
File management	186
Hard drive	187
Internet	187
Keyboard	188
Media Center	189
Memory	191
Memory card reader	191
Modem (dial-up)	191
Monitor	194
Mouse	195
Networks	195
Passwords	196
Power	196
Printer	196
Sound	198
Telephone support	198
Before calling eMachines Customer Care	198
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Self-help	199
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