eMachines 8513036R User Manual

Starter Guide

for your eMachines computer

Look inside for helpful hints on:

• UsingWindows

• Usingmultimedia

• Protectingyourcomputer

• Restoringyourcomputer

Thank you!

Thankyouforyourpurchase!Wewanttomakeyour

experienceasatisfyingone,sowe’veputtogethertips

tohelpyougetstartedwithyoureMachinescomputer.

Contents

GettingstartedwithWindows...............................................4

WindowsWelcomeCenter....................................................... 7

Gettinghelp.................................................................................. 8

Internet.........................................................................................10

E-mail.............................................................................................11

UsingCDsandDVDs................................................................12

Safetyandsecurity....................................................................14

Improvingperformance.........................................................19

Restoringyoursystem.............................................................20

we do Windows

After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you’ll see on
your screen is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and
Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your computer’s configuration.

Drag items to

the Recycle

Bin to delete

them

Add icons of

your own

This is the

Windows
desktop

Click (Start) to access programs
and to turn off your computer

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For more information about Windows, see “Windows Basics” under Help and Support in the Start menu.

getting things started

Click here

to put your

computer in

Sleep mode

Click here
to lock your
computer

Click here
to shut
down your
computer

The Start menu is the command center of your computer. Whether you want to start a program,
find a file, change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is where it all begins.

Click here to

access the

Internet, e-mail,

and your most

frequently used

programs

Click here to see

all your programs

Click here to open files
and folders, access
networking, and
change settings

Type here to find

a file or folder

For more information about Windows, see “Windows Basics” under Help and Support.

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maintaining order

Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you can see everything
on your computer. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right
away, use the Documents folder that has already been set up for you. To access that folder,
click (Start), then click Documents.

Documents

Already created
for you, this
folder is ready for
immediate use

Computer

Look here to see
what’s on your
computer

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For more information about Windows, see “Windows basics” under Help and Support.

welcome to the Welcome Center!

The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your
computer, as well as links to special deals from eMachines partners! To access the Welcome
Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome
Center and select an option.

Transfer files
and settings
from a previous
computer to a

Get information

about your

computer

new one

Learn about the
newest features
in Windows Vista®

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need additional help?

If you need a little extra help with something on your computer, eMachines offers several
options designed to meet your needs:

• eMachines Web support—Available 24/7,
eMachines’ online support provides current drivers,
product specifications, tutorials, and personalized
information about your computer. Visit it at

www.emachines.com/support.

• Help and Support—This collection of Windows
help and troubleshooting information, along with
automated support, is easily accessible. Just click

(Start), then click Help and Support. Click a
link, do a search, or simply browse to find what
you’re looking for.

Help and
Support is a

quick and easy
way to get
information

eMachines’ Web support is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week

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