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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP 43 activity indicators See indicators adding icons to desktop 28 address e-mail 46 Web 44 application key 21 arrow keys 21 AU file 83 audio audio in jack 11 configuring jacks 13 headphone jack 11 line in jack 11 line out jack 11 microphone jack 9, 11 muting 23, 81 playing 83, 105 recording 105 audio CD adding tracks to library 89 editing track information 90 playing 84 See CD audio in jack 11 audio playback buttons 21 AVI file 83 B background 111 backing up files 146 battery replacing 159 bezel removing 156 replacing 157 broadband connection 12, 52 connecting 11 broadband Internet connection 42 browser Web 42, 43 browsing for files and folders 34 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 12, 43, 51, 55 connecting 11 Caps Lock indicator 21 capturing video to computer 91 cards adding expansion 171 inserting memory card 73 installing memory card 73 removing memory card 73 replacing expansion 171 slots 72 troubleshooting add-in card 177 troubleshooting memory card 184 types of memory cards supported 72 case closing 157 opening 154 CD adding tracks to your library 89 cleaning 142 copying 103 copying data 101 copying with Cyberlink Power2Go 101 creating audio 93 creating data 93, 101 creating music 93 creating with Cyberlink Power2Go 101 editing track information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel 141 mouse 141 screen 141 clicking 23 clipboard 31 close button 29 closing computer case 157 front bezel 157 program 29, 39 unresponsive program 20 window 29, 39 color changing depth 108 changing number of 108 changing scheme 110 computers naming 52 configuring audio jacks 13 router 57 speakers 13 TCP/IP protocol 53 connecting external monitor 75 modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 television 76 to Ethernet 11 to Ethernet network 12 to Internet 11, 12, 43 to network 11, 12 to Web site 44 connections audio in 11 digital camera 8, 10, 11, 13 digital video camera 9, 11, 13, 90 Ethernet 11, 12 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 11, 13, 90 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 11, 13, 90 199

Section	Page
Contents	2
Getting Help	8
Thank you for purchasing our computer!	9
Using the eMachines Web site	9
Using Help and Support	10
Searching for a topic	10
Getting help in Media Center	11
Using Online help	11
Contact information	12
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	13
Getting to Know Your Computer	14
Front	15
Back	17
Connecting the dial-up modem	18
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network	19
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device	20
Configuring the audio jacks	20
Using Your Computer	22
Working safely	23
Reducing eye strain	23
Setting up your computer desk and chair	23
Setting up your computer and computer accessories	24
Sitting at your computer	24
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	24
Protecting from power source problems	25
Checking the voltage selection	25
Starting your computer	26
Waking up your computer	26
Turning off your computer	26
Restarting (rebooting) your computer	27
Using the keyboard	27
Enhanced keyboard	27
Standard keyboard	28
Keyboard features	28
Using the mouse	29
Adjusting the volume	30
Using WindowsXP	32
Using the Windows desktop	33
Using the Start menu	34
Adding icons to the desktop	35
Identifying window items	35
Working with files and folders	36
Viewing drives	36
Creating folders	37
Copying and moving files and folders	38
Deleting files and folders	38
Searching for files	40
Using the Windows Search utility	40
Browsing for files and folders	41
Working with documents	43
Creating a new document	43
Saving a document	44
Opening a document	44
Printing a document	45
Using shortcuts	46
Using the Internet	48
Learning about the Internet	49
Setting up an Internet account	50
Accessing your Internet account	50
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
Creating an Ethernet network	59
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
Configuring your router	64
Testing your network	64
Sharing resources	65
Sharing drives and printers	65
Using the network	67
Viewing shared drives and folders	67
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
Memory card types	79
Using a memory card	80
Using the CD or DVD drive	80
Identifying drive types	80
Inserting a CD or DVD	81
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
Telephone numbers	199
Self-help	199
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	200
Index	206
A	206
B	206
C	206
D	207
E	207
F	208
G	208
H	208
I	208
J	208
K	208
L	209
M	209
N	209
O	210
P	210
R	210
S	210
T	211
U	211
V	211
W	212

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Index

AC power connector

accessing

shared drives

shared files

shared folders

accessories

safety precautions

194

accounts

Internet

ISP

activity indicators

See

indicators

adding

icons to desktop

address

e-mail

Web

application key

arrow keys

AU file

audio

audio in jack

configuring jacks

headphone jack

line in jack

line out jack

microphone jack

muting

playing

105

recording

105

audio CD

adding tracks to library

editing track information

playing

See

audio in jack

audio playback buttons

AVI file

background

111

backing up files

146

battery

replacing

159

bezel

removing

156

replacing

157

broadband connection

connecting

broadband Internet connection

browser

Web

browsing for files and folders

buttons

See

keys and buttons

cable modem

connecting

Caps Lock indicator

capturing video to computer

cards

adding expansion

171

inserting memory card

installing memory card

removing memory card

replacing expansion

171

slots

troubleshooting add-in card

177

troubleshooting memory card

184

types of memory cards

supported

case

closing

157

opening

154

adding tracks to your library

cleaning

142

copying

103

copying data

101

copying with Cyberlink

Power2Go

101

creating audio

creating data

101

creating music

creating with Cyberlink

Power2Go

101

editing track information

inserting

playing music

troubleshooting

177

CD drive

adding

160

identifying

locating drive

replacing

160

troubleshooting

177

using

cellular phone

memory cards

Certificate of Authenticity

cleaning

audio CD

142

case

141

142

computer exterior

140

computer screen

141

DVD

142

keyboard

141

LCD panel

141

mouse

141

screen

141

clicking

clipboard

close button

closing

computer case

157

front bezel

157

program

unresponsive program

window

color

changing depth

108

changing number of

108

changing scheme

110

computers

naming

configuring

audio jacks

router

speakers

TCP/IP protocol

connecting

external monitor

modem

projector

PS/2 keyboard

PS/2 mouse

television

to Ethernet

to Ethernet network

to Internet

to network

to Web site

connections

audio in

digital camera

digital video camera

Ethernet

external audio

external speakers

Firewire

headphone

i.Link