eMachines 8513036 - Manuals

6 Managing fi les 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 ),...

7 welcome to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center off ers 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...

8 If you need a little extra help with something on your computer, eMachines off ers several options designed to meet your needs: • eMachines Web support —Available 24/7, eMachines’ online support provides current drivers, product specifi cations, tutorials, and personalized information about your c...

10 surfi ng the ’net To learn more about the Internet, see “Using the Internet” in your online user guide. Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet connection. Just connect your computer to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet Service Provi...

11 welcome to e-mail! Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is usually free with your Internet account. To send e-mail, connect to your ISP, click ( Start ), then click E-mail . When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and...

12 for your listening and viewing pleasure... Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new eMachines computer. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on DVD, click ( Start ), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player . Put the disc into the...

13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with MP3s you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of home movies or special videos. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all with easy-to-use software already installed on your eMachines computer. Create an MP3 music fi le To create an MP...

14 Your eMachines computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to-date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security— Provides access to security features such as Windows...

15 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your computers. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click ( Start ), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center . Select and control the type and level of pro...

16 up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker fi nds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fi x the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click ( Start ), All...

17 virus-free with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run Norton 360, click ( Start ), All Programs , Norton 360 , then click Norton 360 . You need to extend your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial ...

18 secure with Big Fix For more information on safety, see “Protecting Your Computer” in your online user guide. BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and confl icts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and update...

19 improving performance Keep your computer in top running condition with regular maintenance. Click ( Start ), Control Panel , System and Maintenance , then click Performance Information and Tools . Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you’ll have a smoother running syst...

20 backing up a bit - restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your system, called Restor...

21 prepare to recover When you fi rst get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your system. Before you create these “recovery discs,” make sure that your computer has a recordable drive and that you have blank discs ready. Depending on the type of recordab...

22 reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive’s original factory-installed contents is saved on a hidden area of your hard drive. This lets you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard r...

23 7 Click Next , then click Yes . Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish . Your computer will restart and Windows will fi nish its setup and installation. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can’t restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer...