Gateway eMachine 3 Manual de usuario

Desktop PCUser Guide8512780.book Page a Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:24 AM

Chapter 1: Getting Help48512780.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:24 AM

Chapter 25Using Windows• Using the Windows desktop• Working with files and folders• Searching for files• Working with documents• Shortcuts8512780.book

Chapter 2: Using Windows6Using the Windows desktopAfter your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the

www.emachines.com7Using the Start menuYou can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more usin

Chapter 2: Using Windows8Adding icons to the desktopYou may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently.To add

www.emachines.com9Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Most windows include these items:

Chapter 2: Using Windows10Working with files and foldersYou can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store in

www.emachines.com11To create a folder: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu.2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new

Chapter 2: Using Windows125 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click.6 Click Paste. The file or folder you moved appears in its new

www.emachines.com13To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens.2 Click Empty the Recyc

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Chapter 2: Using Windows14Using advanced search optionsSearch can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selec

www.emachines.com15Working with documentsComputer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic method

Chapter 2: Using Windows16Opening a documentTo view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it. Open the document in the progra

www.emachines.com17ShortcutsThe following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows. For mor

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Chapter 319Using the Internet and Faxing• Learning about the Internet• Setting up an Internet account• Using the World WideWeb• Using e-mail• Using Wi

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing20Learning about the InternetThe Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide infor

www.emachines.com21Accessing your Internet accountThe method you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. Contact your ISP for the

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing22Downloading filesDownloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your co

www.emachines.com235 Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.6 Type the e-mail message.7 When finished, click Send. Your e-mail is sent ove

ContentsiChapter 1: Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Thank you for purchasing our com

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing243 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window o

www.emachines.com257 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender Informa

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing2611 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens.12 Complete the location inf

www.emachines.com273 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens.• If you want to include fields that are imported from

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing284 Click Delete to cancel the fax.5 Click Yes.Receiving and viewing a faxTo receive and view a fax: 1 Click

Chapter 429Playing and CreatingMedia Files• Playing music and movies• Creating audio files and music libraries• Creating music CDs and video DVDs• Cre

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files30Playing music and moviesPlaying audio and video files WindowsMedia Player can play several types of audio

www.emachines.com313 Click one of the following to control playback:• Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist.• Repeat star

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files323 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows

www.emachines.com335 Click one of the following to control playback:• Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files on the disc.• Repeat starts p

ContentsiiPlaying audio and video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Playing optical discs . . .

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files344 When you finish recording, click Stop Recording. The Save As dialog box opens.5 Type a name for the rec

www.emachines.com35Building a music libraryUse Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WM

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files36Creating music CDs and video DVDsCreating a music CDCreating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerTo crea

www.emachines.com37Creating a video DVDCreating a video DVD using Windows DVD MakerIf your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ul

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files384 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens.5 Find and select the videos you want to add to

www.emachines.com397 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc:• Preview shows how your DVD’s opening menu will look using the c

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files40Using Windows Media CenterIf your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Editi

www.emachines.com413 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK.• TV + Movies lets you play TV prog

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files42Using the Media Center remote controlWith Media Center mode active, you can use the optional remote contr

Chapter 543Networking Your Computer• Introduction to Networking• Ethernet networking• Bluetooth networking8512780.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 23,

iiiwww.emachines.comSetting up multiple monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Changing system so

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer44Introduction to NetworkingNetworking terms you should knowDHCP—Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a

www.emachines.com45Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem th

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer46Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareMaking sure your broadband connection worksBefore you change anything a

www.emachines.com47In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network.To set up a network

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer48Wireless Ethernet standardsCurrent wireless Ethernet standards include the following:• 802.11a — 54Mbps• 802.11b

www.emachines.com49Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computerTo determine if an Ethernet card is already installe

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer505 If your computer does not already have a name, type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name

www.emachines.com51To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens.2 Click Network and S

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer524 Click a network, then click Connect.If you can see the network name, but you cannot connect to it, your network

www.emachines.com53After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to you

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Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer54Sharing printersTo share printers: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.2

www.emachines.com55Copying files across the networkTo copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer565 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection.6 On the toolbar, click View Bluetooth network

Chapter 657Protecting your computer• Hardware security• Data security• Security updates8512780.book Page 57 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:24 AM

Chapter 6: Protecting your computer58Hardware securityAlthough you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you canno

www.emachines.com59Protecting your computer from virusesA virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one compu

Chapter 6: Protecting your computer60Removing viruses and spywareTo scan for and remove viruses and spyware: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton I

www.emachines.com613 On the left side of the window, click Run LiveUpdate. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions.Using Win

Chapter 6: Protecting your computer623 Click:• Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings.• Windows Firewall to preven

www.emachines.com634 Click:• Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates include security updates.• Install Extras

Chapter 11Getting Help• Using the eMachines Web site• Using Help and Support• Using online help8512780.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:24

Chapter 6: Protecting your computer648512780.book Page 64 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:24 AM

Chapter 765Customizing Windows• Changing screen settings• Changing system sounds• Changing mouse settings• Adding and modifying user accounts• Changin

Chapter 7: 66Changing screen settingsAdjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You

www.emachines.com67Changing the appearance of windows and backgroundsYou can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of win

Chapter 7: 68Selecting a screen saverYou can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer. Windows

www.emachines.com69Changing gadgetsGadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed,

Chapter 7: 70Using a gadget’s control panelSome gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior.To use a gadget’s cont

www.emachines.com71Setting up multiple monitorsIf your computer’s video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video ports), you can conn

Chapter 7: 729 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select t

www.emachines.com73Changing mouse settingsYou can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse

Chapter 1: Getting Help2Thank you for purchasing our computer!You have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We are sure that you will be ple

Chapter 7: 74To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remov

www.emachines.com75Changing power-saving settingsChanging the power planPower plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options suc

Chapter 7: 764 To change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings.5 Change the settings you want, then clic

www.emachines.com77Changing accessibility settingsYour computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are di

Chapter 7: 78Using voice recognitionYou can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice.To set up

www.emachines.com79Filtering Internet accessYou can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user.To set up Internet filtering:

Chapter 7: 80Scheduling computer and Internet useTo schedule the times a user can access the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Us

www.emachines.com813 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens.4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The se

Chapter 7: 824 Click the level of access you want for each game listed, then click OK. If the game you want to restrict access to is not shown on the

www.emachines.com83NoticesCopyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved7565 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618USAAll Rights ReservedThis publicat

www.emachines.com32 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER.For each search,

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85IndexAaccess pointsetting up 49using 48accessibilityhigh contrast color scheme 77Magnifier 77Narrator 77on-screen keyboard 77settings 77acces

Index86sending from program 27sending scanned image 27setting up cover page template 27filescopying 11, 17cutting 11deleting 6, 12, 17downloadin

87www.emachines.comstarting 60updating 60Oonline help 2, 3openingdocuments 16files 7files across network 54folders 10programs 7optical disccre

Index8827sending fax 27sending fax from program 27sending scanned image fax 27setting up fax cover page template 27testing network 52text to spee

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