eMachines et1810 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Getting Help

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  • Thank you for purchasing our computer!

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  • Using the eMachines Web site

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  • Using Help and Support

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    • To start Help and Support:

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  • Contacting eMachines

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  • Getting help for Windows Media Center

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    • To access Media Center help:

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  • Using online help

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• Using Windows

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  • Using the Windows desktop

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    • Using the Start menu

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      • To use the Start menu:

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    • Adding icons to the desktop

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      • To add icons to the desktop:

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    • Identifying window items

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  • Working with files and folders

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    • Viewing drives

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      • To view the drives, folders, and files on your computer:

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    • Creating folders

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      • To create a folder:

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    • Copying and moving files and folders

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      • To copy a file or folder to another folder:

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      • To move a file or folder to another folder:

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    • Deleting files and folders

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      • To delete files or folders:

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      • To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:

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      • To empty the Recycle Bin:

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  • Searching for files

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    • Using the Windows Search

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      • To find files and folders using the Search:

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      • Using advanced search options

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    • Browsing for files and folders

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      • To browse for a file:

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  • Working with documents

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    • Creating a new document

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      • To create a new document:

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    • Saving a document

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      • To save a document:

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    • Opening a document

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      • To open a document:

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    • Printing a document

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      • To print a document:

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  • Shortcuts

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• Using the Internet and Faxing

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  • Learning about the Internet

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  • Setting up an Internet account

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    • Accessing your Internet account

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  • Using the World Wide Web

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    • Connecting to a Web site

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      • To connect to a Web site:

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    • Downloading files

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      • To download files or programs from a Web site:

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  • Using e-mail

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    • Sending e-mail

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      • To send e-mail using Windows Mail:

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    • Checking your e-mail

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      • To check your e-mail using Windows Mail:

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  • Using Windows Fax and Scan

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    • Sending a fax

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      • To send a fax:

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    • Setting up your cover page template

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      • To set up your fax cover page template:

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    • Faxing a scanned document or from programs

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      • To fax a scanned document or to fax directly from programs:

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    • Canceling a fax

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      • To cancel a fax that has not been sent:

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    • Receiving and viewing a fax

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      • To receive and view a fax:

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• Playing and Creating Media Files

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  • Playing music and movies

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    • Playing audio and video files

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      • To play a file using Windows Media Player:

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    • Playing optical discs

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      • Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player

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        • To play an optical disc:

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  • Creating audio files and music libraries

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    • Creating music files

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      • Recording audio files

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        • To record an audio file:

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      • Creating WMA and MP3 music files

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        • To create WMA or MP3 files:

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    • Building a music library

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    • Editing track information

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      • To edit track information:

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  • Creating music CDs and video DVDs

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    • Creating a music CD

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      • Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player

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        • To create a music CD using Windows Media Player:

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    • Creating a video DVD

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      • Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker

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        • To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker:

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  • Creating and copying data discs

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    • Creating a data disc

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      • To create a data disc:

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  • Using Windows Media Center

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    • Starting Windows Media Center

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      • To start Windows Media Center:

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    • Using the Media Center remote control

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• Networking Your Computer

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  • Introduction to Networking

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    • Networking terms you should know

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  • Ethernet networking

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    • Wired Ethernet networking

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      • Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet

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      • Using a router

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        • Example router-based Ethernet network

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      • Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network

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        • Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer

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          • To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:

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      • Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware

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        • Making sure your broadband connection works

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        • Installing Ethernet cards and drivers

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        • Connecting network cables

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        • Setting up a network using a router

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          • To set up a network using a router:

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    • Wireless Ethernet networking

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      • Wireless Ethernet standards

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      • Using an access point

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      • Equipment you need for an access point-based network

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        • Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer

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          • To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:

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      • Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware

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        • Making sure your broadband connection works

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        • Installing wireless cards and drivers

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        • Setting up your access point

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    • Establishing your Ethernet network connection

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      • Naming the computers and the workgroup

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        • To identify this computer on the network:

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      • Configuring the TCP/IP protocol

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        • Using a DHCP server

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        • Configuring your router

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      • Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network

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        • Connecting to your network

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          • To connect to your wireless Ethernet network:

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      • Wireless security

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    • Testing your network

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    • Adding a printer to your network

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    • Sharing resources

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      • Sharing drives and printers

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        • Sharing drives or folders

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          • To share drives or folders:

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        • Un-sharing drives and folders

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          • To un-share drives or folders:

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        • Sharing printers

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          • To share printers:

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    • Using the network

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      • Viewing shared drives and folders

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        • To view shared drives and folders:

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      • Creating a shortcut to a network drive

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        • To map a network drive:

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      • Opening files across the network

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        • To open files across the network:

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      • Copying files across the network

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        • To copy files across the network:

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      • Printing files across the network

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        • To print files across the network:

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  • Bluetooth networking

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    • To install a Bluetooth enabled device:

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    • To install a Bluetooth printer:

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    • To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network:

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• Protecting your computer

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  • Hardware security

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    • Kensington lock slot

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  • Data security

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    • Startup and hard drive password

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    • Windows user accounts

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    • Protecting your computer from viruses

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    • Using Norton 360

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      • Removing viruses and spyware

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        • To scan for and remove viruses and spyware:

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      • Updating your virus and spyware definitions

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        • To update your virus and spyware definitions:

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    • Using Windows Security Center

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      • Modifying security settings

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        • To modify security settings:

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  • Security updates

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    • Windows Update

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      • To update Windows:

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      • Scheduling automatic updates

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        • To schedule automatic updates:

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    • BigFix

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• Customizing Windows

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  • Changing screen settings

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    • Changing color depth and screen resolution

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      • To change the color depth or screen resolution:

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    • Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds

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      • To change window colors and effects:

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      • To change the Windows desktop background:

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    • Selecting a screen saver

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      • To select a screen saver:

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    • Changing gadgets

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      • To add a gadget:

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      • To configure a gadget:

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      • Using a gadget’s control panel

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        • To use a gadget’s control panel:

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      • Configuring the gadget Sidebar

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        • To change Sidebar properties:

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    • Setting up multiple monitors

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      • To use a projector or additional monitor:

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  • Changing system sounds

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    • To change system sounds:

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  • Changing mouse settings

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    • To change your mouse settings:

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  • Adding and modifying user accounts

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    • User account tips

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      • To add, delete, or modify user accounts:

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      • To switch between user accounts:

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  • Changing power-saving settings

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    • Changing the power plan

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      • To change the power plan:

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  • Changing accessibility settings

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    • Using the Ease of Access Center

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      • To use the Ease of Access Center:

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    • Using voice recognition

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      • To set up voice recognition:

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  • Setting up parental controls

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    • Filtering Internet access

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      • To set up Internet filtering:

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    • Scheduling computer and Internet use

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      • To schedule the times a user can access the Internet:

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    • Restricting game access

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      • To restrict games by game ratings:

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      • To restrict specific games:

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    • Restricting specific programs

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      • To restrict specific programs:

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    • Creating activity reports

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      • To create a report of a user’s computer and Internet use:

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  • Notices

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    • All Rights Reserved

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    • Trademark acknowledgments

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