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Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer 8, 10, 11 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 scanner 8, 11 serial 10 S-Video out 76 telephone 11 television 76 universal 13, 191 USB 8, 11 VGA 75 video camera 9, 11, 90 Zip drive 8, 11 copying data CD 103 data DVD 103 files across network 61 files and folders 31, 39 music CD 103 text and graphics 39 creating desktop icons 28 desktop shortcuts 28 documents 36 folders 30 music CD 93 music files 88 video DVD 97 WMA files 88 customizing 107 cutting files and folders 31, 39 text and graphics 39 CyberLink PowerDVD 86 D default printer 190 defragmenting hard drive 145 deleting files and folders 26, 31, 32, 39, 143 desktop adding icons 28 200 adding shortcuts 28 adjusting settings 108 changing background 111 changing color depth 108 changing color scheme 110 changing number of colors 108 extended 113 selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 downloading files 45 dragging 23 drives backing up files 146 CD 8, 73 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 DVD 8, 73 identifying drive types 73 mapping network 60 recordable CD 8, 73 recordable DVD 8, 73, 74 sharing 58 troubleshooting 177, 178, 179, 180 types 73 un-sharing 59 viewing contents 29 viewing files and folders 29 DSL modem 12, 43, 51, 55 connecting 11 DVD cleaning 142 copying 103 copying data 101 copying with Cyberlink Power2Go 101 creating data 93, 101 creating video 97 creating with Cyberlink Power2Go 101 drive 73, 74 inserting 74 playing 76, 84, 86 troubleshooting 177, 179 DVD drive adding 160 identifying 73, 74 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177, 179 using 73 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 53 E editing music track information 90 video 92 editing buttons 21 editing video 90 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 154 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 e-mail address 46 checking for messages 47 sending 46 transferring settings from old computer 149 using 42, 46 entering IP address 53 subnet mask 53 ergonomics 16 Error-checking 144 Ethernet connecting 12

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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www.emachines.com

200

IEEE 1394

keyboard

line in

line out

memory card reader

microphone

modem

monitor

monitor (VGA)

mouse

network

parallel

power

power cord

printer

projector

PS/2 keyboard

PS/2 mouse

scanner

serial

S-Video out

telephone

television

universal

191

USB

VGA

video camera

Zip drive

copying

data CD

103

data DVD

103

files across network

files and folders

music CD

103

text and graphics

creating

desktop icons

desktop shortcuts

documents

folders

music CD

music files

video DVD

WMA files

customizing

107

cutting

files and folders

text and graphics

CyberLink PowerDVD

default printer

190

defragmenting hard drive

145

deleting files and folders

143

desktop

adding icons

adding shortcuts

adjusting settings

108

changing background

111

changing color depth

108

changing color scheme

110

changing number of colors

108

extended

113

selecting screen saver

112

using

using Start menu

DHCP

digital camera

serial port

USB port

digital video camera

IEEE 1394 port

DIMM

See

memory

directional keys

disconnecting from Internet

Disk Cleanup

143

Disk Defragmenter

145

diskette

troubleshooting

178

diskette drive

troubleshooting

178

display

changing resolution

109

properties

113

troubleshooting

179

using screen saver

112

documentation

eMachines Web site

help

Help and Support

online help

documents

creating

opening

printing

saving

domain name

double-clicking

downloading files

dragging

drives

backing up files

146

checking for errors

144

checking for free space

143

defragmenting

145

DVD

identifying drive types

mapping network

recordable CD

recordable DVD

sharing

troubleshooting

177

178

179

180

types

un-sharing

viewing contents

viewing files and folders

DSL modem

connecting

DVD

cleaning

142

copying

103

copying data

101

copying with Cyberlink

Power2Go

101

creating data

101

creating video

creating with Cyberlink

Power2Go

101

drive

inserting

playing

troubleshooting

177

179

DVD drive

adding

160

identifying

locating drive

replacing

160

troubleshooting

177

179

using

Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol

editing

music track information

video

editing buttons

editing video

electrostatic discharge (ESD)

154

eMachines

Web address

Web site

e-mail

address

checking for messages

sending

transferring settings from old

computer

149

using

entering

IP address

subnet mask

ergonomics

Error-checking

144

Ethernet

connecting