eMachines 8513036R Safety guide
Starter Guide
for your eMachines computer
Look inside for helpful hints on:
• UsingWindows
• Usingmultimedia
• Protectingyourcomputer
• Restoringyourcomputer
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Contents
GettingstartedwithWindows............................................... 4
WindowsWelcomeCenter....................................................... 7
Gettinghelp.................................................................................. 8
Internet.........................................................................................10
E-mail.............................................................................................11
UsingCDsandDVDs................................................................12
Safetyandsecurity....................................................................14
Improvingperformance.........................................................19
Restoringyoursystem.............................................................20
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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.
we do Windows
For more information aboutWindows, see“Windows Basics”under Help and Support in the Start menu.
Click (Start)to access programs
and to turn off your computer
Drag items to
the Recycle
Bin to delete
them
This is the
Windows
desktop
Add icons of
your own
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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.
For more information aboutWindows, see“Windows Basics”under Help and Support.
getting things started
Click here
to put your
computer in
Sleep mode
Click here to
access the
Internet, e-mail,
and your most
frequently used
programs
Type here to find
a file or folder
Click here to open files
and folders, access
networking, and
change settings
Click here
to lock your
computer
Click here
to shut
down your
computer
Click here to see
all your programs
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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.
maintaining order
For more information aboutWindows, see“Windows basics”under Help and Support.
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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welcome to the Welcome Center!
TheWelcome 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.
Get information
about your
computer Learn about the
newest features
in Windows Vista®
Transfer files
and settings
from a previous
computer to a
new one
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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 ofWindows
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
need additional help?
eMachines’Web support is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week
9
• User guide—For detailed information on using your
eMachines computer, see the provided Reference Guide or
online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start),
All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation.
• Tech support—For help and advice you can trust, talk to
people who know computers.You can find the number on
the setup poster that came with your computer.
• BigFix*—Pre-installed for you on your eMachines
computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and
conflicts and lets you know if it finds something. To start
BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. Click
Help, then click Tutorial to learn more about it.
*May not be available in all regions
help, continued...
Check your online user
guide for easy-to-understand
information on a variety of
topics
10
surfing the ’net
To learn more about the Internet, see“Using the Internet”in your online user guide.
Explore theWorldWideWeb 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 Provider (ISP).
To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you’ve connected with.Type
in an Internet address, such as www.emachines.com, click Go, and you’re on your way.
This is a
Web page
The address bar is
where you type in
the Internet address
or URL (Universal
Resource Locator)
This is a linked Web page
If your pointer arrow turns into a hand
when you move over something, it’s a link.
Click on it and see where it takes you!
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