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Desktop PC User Guide - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 2
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1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 4
a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 5
the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 6
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 8
current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the eMachines Web support site at www.emachines.com/. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 9
The label on your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for help. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can access help for information - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 10
Chapter 1: Getting Help 4 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 11
Chapter 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 12
Help For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is set up. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - 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 Help box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 14
and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then 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 Computer window - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 15
button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size. Clicking the close button closes the active - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 16
has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may also have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. Creating folders Folders are much - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 17
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 installed). 3 If you want to create original location and place the file or folder on the Windows and Support. Type - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 18
Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 19
www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 20
Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches. Files and for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - 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, opening, and printing a document apply to most of these types of files. The following examples show how to create, save, open, - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 22
Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it. Open the document in the program that it was created click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 23
Paste a file, folder, text, or Click inside the folder or window where you graphic want to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each of the remaining items. Select multiple adjacent - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 24
Chapter 2: Using Windows 18 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - 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 • Using Windows Fax and Scan • Sending a fax • Receiving and viewing a fax 19 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 26
computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service create, send, and receive e-mail messages over the Internet. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your computer service provider can provide instructions - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 27
account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on Support. Type connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 28
. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 29
all required information, is set up when you prepare to send the first fax from this computer. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a broadband connection. Your dial-up modem - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 30
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 3 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type of connection you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 31
www.emachines.com 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 32
your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Windows Fax and Scan provides for you. To create a cover page template, you use the Fax Cover Page Editor. On this template, you insert information fields that automatically import values you enter in both - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 33
emachines on your cover page, copy it to the Windows clipboard, then paste it into the Cover or open your document in the program it was created in. 2 Click File, then click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a fax" on page 23, or "Faxing - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 34
and Faxing 4 Click Delete to cancel the fax. 5 Click Yes. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 35
Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 29 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 36
Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ find the file ➧ double-click the file 1 Click - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 37
your computer. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch movies on DVDs, HD-DVDs - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 38
you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 39
"Playing audio and video files" on page 30. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ Accessories ➧ Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into one of the microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the microphone jacks, see your computer's Reference Guide. 2 Click (Start), All - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 40
click Save. The recording is saved. Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from copy-protected 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. WMA and - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 41
www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 42
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner. - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 43
www.emachines.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 44
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 5 Find and select the videos you want to add to the video DVD, then click Add. The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much disc - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 45
DVD is recorded. Creating and copying data discs You can burn two types of data discs: • Live File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. The resulting disc is compatible with Windows XP and later versions of Windows - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 46
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can use Windows Media Center to watch TV, videos, and movies, listen to music, and view photos. Media Center is a simplified, streamlined - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 47
TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your computer, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 48
Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation control. Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode (reduced power). Let you control the playback of media files and optical discs. Let you move the cursor around the Guide - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 49
Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 43 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 50
covering a local area, like a home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of creating a LAN. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 51
addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already 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. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 52
ISP for any specific instructions they have 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. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 53
www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 54
Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802. device that serves as the central control point for your network. You keep intruders out of your network. • Wireless security features like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 55
cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 56
network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the following in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. After you have named your computer and workgroup, you need to set up - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 57
www.emachines.com To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect to a network dialog box - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 58
, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the network. Important To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 59
www.emachines.com After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Then you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Sharing - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 60
Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click Turn on network discover and file sharing. 3 Double-click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view. All shared drives and folders are listed. Creating - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 61
www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 62
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection. 6 On the toolbar, click View Bluetooth Connect. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 56 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 63
Chapter 6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 57 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 64
files. These passwords are set in your computer's BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess. Tip For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer's Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 65
helps protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. To learn more about these features, including how to schedule system scans and security updates, click Learn More on the right side of the screen. For additional help and technical support, click Help & Support in the upper - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 66
Norton Internet Security opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Scan Now. Norton Internet Security scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears. Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 67
.emachines.com 3 On the left side of the window, click Run LiveUpdate. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. Important To update Norton Internet Security after the 60-day subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 68
's system software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 69
www.emachines.com 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 70
Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 64 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 71
Chapter 7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 65 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 72
number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 73
www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 74
burn-in. You can use a 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 saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 68 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 75
www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to your preference. Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 76
gadget shown) 2 Click the control you want to operate. Configuring the gadget Sidebar You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar. To change Sidebar properties: 1 Right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar, then click Properties. The Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box opens - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 77
's video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video ports), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. You can use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as an extension to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 78
desk. 10 Click OK. Changing system sounds You can change the sounds that play for system events, such as Windows startup and shut down, logging on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. To change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 79
someone, but you do not want that user to have full access to your computer, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that limited accounts may not be able to install some older programs. • Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are stored in - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 80
Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remove user accounts. • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions about user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 81
options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 82
hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 83
www.emachines.com Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are difficult to see, or if the mouse is difficult to control. Windows has several tools that help you use it more easily. Using the Ease of Access Center - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 84
You can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. To set up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 85
dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for. The User Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter. The Web Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Specify the settings you want to use for this user, then click OK. The - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 86
Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to schedule for, then click Time limits. The Time Restrictions dialog box opens. 3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access the computer. Blocked hours are blue, and - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 87
.emachines.com 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 88
, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 82. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under restrict access to. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 89
and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 90
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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 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 92
Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 93
,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75 - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 94
Disc 31 playing DVD 31 playing HD-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting - eMachines W3118 | 8512780 - eMachines Desktop PC User Guide - Page 95
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