eMachines EL1200, EL1352G, EL1358G, ET1641, EZ1700 Owner's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing our computer! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the eMachines Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Searching for a topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting help in Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using Online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 12
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuring the audio jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3: Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Working safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reducing eye strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting up your computer desk and chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting up your computer and computer accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sitting at your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Checking the voltage selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Waking up your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turning off your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restarting (rebooting) your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Enhanced keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Standard keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Keyboard features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4: Using Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Windows desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adding icons to the desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Identifying window items 28
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Working with files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Viewing drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Creating folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Copying and moving files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Deleting files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Searching for files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Using the Windows Search utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Browsing for files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Working with documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Creating a new document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Saving a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Opening a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Printing a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Using shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Chapter 5: Using the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Learning about the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Setting up an Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Accessing your Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Connecting to a Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Downloading files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Using e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Sending e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Checking your e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Introduction to Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Using a router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Creating an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Making sure your broadband connection works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Naming the computers and the workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Setting up an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Configuring your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Testing your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Sharing resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Sharing drives and printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Using the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Viewing shared drives and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Mapping a network drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Opening files across the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Copying files across the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Printing files across the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Adding a printer to your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Installing and configuring Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Installing Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Configuring Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Sending a simple fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting up your cover page template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Faxing from programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Faxing a scanned document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Receiving and viewing a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Canceling a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Automatically retry sending a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Automatically canceling a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Using the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Identifying drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using a second monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Viewing the display on a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Modifying television settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using Windows Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Playing music and movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Playing WAV audio files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Playing audio and video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Playing CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Creating audio files and music libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Creating music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Building a music library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Editing track information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Creating and editing videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Editing videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Transferring your video to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Editing your video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Saving your video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Creating music CDs and video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Creating a music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Creating video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Copying a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Advanced multimedia software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Recording audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Adjusting the color depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Adjusting the screen resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Changing the colors on your Windows desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Changing the desktop background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Selecting a screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Using an extended desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Changing the mouse settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Changing Power-Saving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Changing the power scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Changing advanced power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Activating and using Hibernate mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Installing an uninterruptible power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Hardware security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Kensington lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Data security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
About startup and hard drive passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
About Windows XP user accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Protecting your computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Using McAfee SecurityCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Using Windows XP Security Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Security updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Windows Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
BigFix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
System recovery options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Copying driver and application recovery files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Creating recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Copying driver and application recovery files to a network . . . . . . . . . 132
Creating discs from recovery files on a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Recovering specific files and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Recovering your system from the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Caring for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Setting up a maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
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Updating Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
BigFix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Managing hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Checking hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Using Disk Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Checking the hard drive for errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Defragmenting the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Backing up files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Moving from your old computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Transferring files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Transferring Internet settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Installing your old printer or scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Installing your old programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Chapter 13: Adding and Replacing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Opening the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Removing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Removing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Closing the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Replacing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Replacing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Replacing the system battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Replacing the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Adding or replacing a hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Replacing the rear fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Replacing the heat sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Replacing the front I/O panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Adding or replacing an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Chapter 14: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Add-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
CD or DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Diskette drive 178
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DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Before calling eMachines Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
CHAPTER 1

Getting Help

Thank you for purchasing our
computer!
Using the eMachines Web site
Using Help and Support
Using Online help
•Contact information
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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Thank you for purchasing our computer!

You have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. We are sure that
you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance
of your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest
technology and passes the most stringent quality control tests to make sure that
you are provided with the best product possible.
Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your new computer,
as well as our range of services and support. We have highlighted some basic
care and safety information to help you keep your computer in good operating
condition.
eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers — to provide
best-of-class service and support, in addition to high-quality, brand-name
components, at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our
knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with
fast, considerate service.
We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment
from your new eMachines computer for years to come.
Thanks again, from all of us at eMachines.

Using the eMachines Web site

eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and
provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and
personalized information about your computer. Visit the eMachines Web
support site at www.emachines.com/support
.

Using Help and Support

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Using Help and Support
Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help
information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support
to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use
the many features of your eMachines computer.
To start Help and Support:
Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens.
Using Help and Support, you can find help information by clicking a link,
performing a search, or browsing the index.

Searching for a topic

To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in
the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click
the arrow button.
For each search, you receive the following search result types:
Suggested Topics—These topics are located in Help and Support and are
relevant to your search topic.
Full-text Search Matches—These topics are located in Help and Support
and contain the words you entered in the Search box.
Microsoft Knowledge Base—These topics are located on the Microsoft
Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box. You must
be connected to the Internet to search for and access these topics.
To view a list of your search results, click the results header for the type of results
you want to view.
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To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search Results list.

Getting help in Media Center

If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you can access online
help or refer to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide.
To access Media Center help:
1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Media Center
tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window.
2 Click the Help icon in the tool bar.

Using Online help

Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn
how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can access most
online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking
a Help button.

Contact information

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You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the
index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
Contact information
The label on the front of your computer case contains information that identifies
your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need
this information if you call for assistance.
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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your
computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever
reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these
numbers to activate Windows.
CHAPTER 2
Getting to Know Your
Computer
•Front
•Back
•Connecting the dial-up modem
Connecting to a cable or DSL
modem or to a wired Ethernet
network
Installing a printer, scanner, or other
peripheral device
Configuring the audio jacks
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Front

Important
Your computer hardware
options and po rt locations may
vary from the illustrati on belo w.
Component Icon Description
Optical drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs,
and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type).
This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DV D drive. To identify
your drive type and for more information about your drive, see “Identifying
drive types” on page 73.
USB ports
(optional)
Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a printer, scanner, camera,
keyboard, or mouse) into this port. For more information, see “Installing a
printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 13.
Hard drive access
indicator
Turns on when the hard drive is accessed.
Model:
S/No:
Memory card reader
(optional)
Optical drive
Headphone jack
Power button/
Power indicator
Hard drive access
indicator
IEEE 1394
ports (optional)
Optical drive (optional)
USB port
(optional)
Microphone jack
Model and serial number
eMachines help resources
and Customer Care
information
USB ports (optional)
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IEEE 1394 ports
(optional)
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
®
or i.Link
®
) device (such as a digital
camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see
“Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 13.
Memory card reader
(optional)
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular
telephone, or other devices into the memory card reader. For more
information, see “Using the memory card reader” on page 72.
Power button /
Power indicator
Press this button to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power
button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode.
The button lights when the computer is turned on.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink.
Headphone jack Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones
into this jack. This jack is color-coded orange.
eMachines help
resources and
Customer Care
information
Contains information about how to access eMachines Customer Care.
eMachines model
and serial number
Contains your model and serial number.
Component Icon Description
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Back

Important
Your computer hardware options and
port locations may vary from the
illustration below.
Component Icon Description
Voltage selection
switch
Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct
position for the correct power available. The switch is preset at the factory with
the correct voltage for your area.
In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60
Hz. The power supply should always be set to this when your computer is
operating in the United States. In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the
utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is operating in
an environment such as this, the voltage switch should be moved to 230. For more
information, see “Checking the voltage selection” on page 18.
Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector.
PS/2 mouse port Plug a Personal System/2
®
(PS/2) mouse into this port.
PS/2 keyboard port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port.
Serial port Plug a serial device into this port. For more information, see “Installing a printer,
scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 13.
Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port. For more information, see
“Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 13.
Modem jack
Parallel port
Serial port
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
Voltage selection
switch
Power connector
Microphone jack
Audio output (Line
out) jack
Audio input
(Line in) jack
Ethernet
(network) jack
Case cover
thumbscrew
Telephone jack
Monitor port
Case cover
thumbscrew
USB ports
USB ports
(optional)
IEEE
1394 ports (optional)

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Connecting the dial-up modem
Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a
standard telephone line for a dial-up Internet connection.
War nin g
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26
AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord.
To connect the modem:
1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the back
of your computer.
2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The
modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
3 Start your computer, then start your communications program.
Monitor port Plug a monitor into this port.
USB ports
(optional)
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive,
printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more
information, see “Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on
page 13.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink.
Audio output (Line
out) jack
Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into
this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green.
Audio input
(Line in) jack
Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can
record sound on your computer. This jack is color-coded blue.
Telephone j ack
(optional)
If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack.
Case cover
thumbscrews
Remove these screws before opening the case.
IEEE 1394 ports
(optional)
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
®
or i.Link
®
) device (such as a digital
camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see
“Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 13.
Ethernet (network)
jack
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem
for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack.
Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack.
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Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet
network
Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or
DSL modem or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network.
Important
Your computer is equipped with a built-in
Ethernet port. For information about
setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet
network, see “Networking Your
Computer ” on page 49.
To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network:
1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back
of your computer.
Tips & Tricks
You can use your computer’s Ethernet
jack for more than just networking.
Broadband Internet connections, such as
cable and DSL modems, also connect to
your computer’s Ethernet jack.
2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack.

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Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Important
Before you install a printer, scanner, or
other peripheral device, see the device
documentation and installation
instructions.
Your computer has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known
as Firewire
®
or i.Link
®
), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. You use
these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital
cameras to your computer. For more information about port locations, see
“Front” on page 8.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means
that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it
into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first
time, your computer will prompt you to install any software the device needs.
After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time.
Help and Support
For more information about installing
peripheral devices, click Start, then click
Help and Support. Type the keyword
installing devices in the Search box,
then click the arrow.
Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play. See the device
documentation for detailed information and installation instructions.

Configuring the audio jacks

If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, they are universal jacks. This
means that they can be used for more than one purpose. For example, the blue
jack on the computer can be a stereo-in jack or a stereo-out jack. To use the
audio jacks for something other than the default audio device, you need to
configure the audio jacks.
To configure the audio jacks:
1 Connect your audio device(s) to the computer audio jack(s).
2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If
your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio
Devices. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click
Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog
box opens.
-OR-
If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed,
double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the taskbar. The
Realtek dialog box opens.
3 Configure the audio jacks for your speaker setup.
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CHAPTER 3

Using Your Computer

•Working safely
Starting your computer
Turning off your computer
Restarting (rebooting) your
computer
•Using the keyboard
•Using the mouse
•Adjusting the volume
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Working safely

Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting
up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain.

Reducing eye strain

Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or
shine directly into your eyes.
Position the computer desk and monitor so you can avoid glare on your
screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing
shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on
your monitor.
Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use your computer in
a dark room.
Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of
time. Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on
distant objects.

Setting up your computer desk and chair

When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk
is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture.
Select a flat surface for your computer desk.
Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are
positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and mouse. If
the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer.
Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly,
and keeps your body relaxed.
Top of screen is not
higher than eye level
Feet are flat on the floor
Hands and
arms are
parallel to the
floor
Screen is perpendicular
to your line of sight
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Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your
elbow. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type.
Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use a footrest
to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the
back of your thighs.
Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine.
You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support.

Setting up your computer and computer accessories

Set up the monitor so the top is no higher than eye level, the monitor
controls are within reach, and the screen is tilted to be perpendicular to
your line of sight.
Place your keyboard and mouse at a comfortable distance. You should be
able to reach them without stretching.
Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the monitor.

Sitting at your computer

Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make sure that they are in
a relaxed position when you type.
Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your
knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work.
Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs.
Avoid twisting your torso or neck.

Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain

Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition.
Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your
eyes.
Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of tasks.
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Protecting from power source problems

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer
can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage.
Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge
protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your
computer.
Wa rning
High voltages can enter your computer
through both the power cord and the
modem connection. Protect your
computer by using a surge protector. If
you have a telephone modem, use a
surge protector that has a modem jack. If
you have a cable modem, use a surge
protector that has an antenna/cable
TV jack. During an electrical storm,
unplug both the surge protector and the
modem.
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer
during a power failure. Although you cannot run your computer for an extended
period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to
save your work and shut down your computer normally.

Checking the voltage selection

Caution
If you set the voltage selection switch
incorrectly, your system will be dam aged.
Make sure this switch is set correctly for
your location before turning on your
computer.
In the United States, the utility power is
supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz.
The power supply should always be set to
this when your computer is operating in
the United States. In other areas of the
world, such as Europe, the utility power is
supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your
computer is operating in an environment
such as this, the voltage switch should be
moved to 230.
A power supply is integrated into your computer to provide power to the system
board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. The voltage selection for your
location is typically set at the factory. Use the power selection switch on the back
of your computer to set the power supply to 115V or 230V. To verify that your
system has the correct setting for your environment, check the voltage selection
switch.
To set the voltage selection switch:
Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection
switch to the correct voltage position.
Voltage selection switch
Starting your computer
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Starting your computer

To start your computer:
1 Connect the cables to your computer. See the setup poster.
2 Turn on your computer.
3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to set up your computer.
Important
Your computer has a built-in variable
speed fan. In addition, your computer
uses a powerful processor which
produces heat. Both the system fan and
processor can run at different speeds at
times to ensure proper system cooling.
You may notice an increase in the fan
noise when the fan is running at high
speed and a decrease in the fan noise
when it switches to normal speed.
4 Connect and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners,
and see the documentation that came with the device for setup
instructions.

Waking up your computer

When you have not used your computer for several minutes or have not turned
off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in
Standby, the power indicator flashes.
Tips & Tricks
For more information about changing
the power button mode, see “Changing
Power-Saving Settings” on page105.
If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power
button to “wake” it up.

T urning off your computer

War nin g
When you turn off your computer, certain
components in the power supply and
system board remain energized. In order
to remove all electrical power from your
computer, unplug the power cord and
modem cable from the wall outlets. We
recommend disconnecting the power
cord and modem cable when your
computer will not be used for long
periods.
To turn off your computer:
1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog
box opens.
2 Click Turn O ff. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer.
Important
If for some reason you cannot use the
Turn Off Computer option in Windows to
turn off your computer, press and hold
the power button for about five seconds,
then release it.
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Restarting (rebooting) your computer

If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have
to close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs
does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart
(reboot) your computer.
To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer:
1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Tas k Manager window opens.
2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that is not responding.
3 Click End Task.
4 Click × in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box.
Important
If your computer does not turn off, press
and hold the power button for about
five seconds, then release it.
5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn
it on again.
As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status
runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.

Using the keyboard

Enhanced keyboard

Function keys
Indicators
Windows keys
Application key
Directional keys
Numeric keypad
Editing buttons
Internet
buttons
Audio playback
buttons
Navigation keys
Using the keyboard
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Standard keyboard

Keyboard features

The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard
also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active.
Function keys
Indicators
Windows keys
Application key
Directional keys
Internet buttons
Navigation keys
Numeric keypad
Feature Icon Description
Editing buttons Use these buttons to copy, cut, and paste.
Function keys Use these buttons to start program actions. Each program uses different
function keys for different purposes. See the program documentation to find
out more about the function key actions.
Internet buttons Use these buttons to launch your Internet home page, search, or e-mail
programs.
Audio playback
buttons
Use these buttons to play your audio files and to adjust the volume.
Navigation keys Use these keys keys to move the cursor to the beg inning of a li ne, to the end
of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or
to the end of a document.
Indicators Show if your N
UM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press
the corresponding key to activate the function.
Windows keys Use one of these keys to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can
also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search
utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility).
Application key Use this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.
Directional keys Use these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (N
UM LOCK) is
turned on.
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Using the mouse

The mouse is a device that controls the pointer movement on the computer
display. This illustration shows the standard mouse.
As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in the same
direction.
You can us e t h e left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the
display.
You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to move through a document. This
feature is not available in all programs.
Scroll wheel
Left button
Right button

Adjusting the volume

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Tips & Tricks
For more information about how to
adjust the double-click speed, pointer
speed, right-hand or left-hand
configuration, and other mouse settings,
see “Changing the mouse settings” on
page 114.
For instructions on how to clean the mouse, see “Cleaning the mouse” on
page 141.
Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume
of specific sound devices in your computer.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the
speakers.
Tips & Tricks
For instructions on how to adjust the
volume in Windows, see Adjusting the
volume” on page 81.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more
information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 20.
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Move the pointer
on the computer
display
Move the mouse around on the mouse pad. If you run
out of space on your mouse pad and need to move
the pointer farther, pick up the mouse, set it down
in the middle of the mouse pad, then continue
moving the mouse.
Select an object
on the computer
display
Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press
and release the left mouse button once. This action
is called clicking.
Start a program or
open a file or
folder
Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press
and release the left mouse button twice. This action
is called double-clicking.
Access a shortcut
menu or find more
information about
an object on the
computer display.
Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press
and release the right mouse button once. This action
is called right-clicking.
Move an object on
the computer
display.
Position the pointer over the object. Press the left
mouse button and hold it down. Move (drag) the
object to the appropriate part of the computer
display. Release the button to drop the object where
you want it.
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