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Starter Guidefor your eMachines computerLook inside for helpful hints on:• Using Windows• Using multimedia• Protecting your computer• Restoring your

10surfi ng the ’netTo learn more about the Internet, see “Using the Internet” in your online user guide.Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet con

11welcome 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, conne

12for your listening and viewing pleasure...Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new eMachin

13rip, burn, playCreate a custom music CD with MP3s you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of home movies or special videos. If your computer came wi

14Your eMachines computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to-date. Use these tools regula

15securing the perimeterWindows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your computers. To view or change

16up-to-date securityWindows UpdateIf a hacker  nds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority

17virus-free with Norton Internet SecurityNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and priv

18secure with Big FixFor more information on safety, see “Protecting Your Computer” in your online user guide.BigFixYour computer may include BigFix.

19improving performanceKeep your computer in top running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance,

Thank you!Thank you for your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we’ve put together tips to help you get started with your

20backing up a bit - restoring your computerIn the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center

21 prepare to recoverWhen you  rst get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your system. Before you creat

22 reinstalling the operating systemA backup copy of your hard drive’s original factory-installed contents is saved on a hidden area of your hard driv

23 7 Click Next, then click Ye s . Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish. Your computer will restart and Windows will  nish its

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ContentsGetting started with Windows ...4Windows Welcome Center ...

4After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the  rst thing you’ll see on your screen is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes

5 The Start menu is the command center of your computer. Whether you want to start a program,  nd a  le, change settings, or even shut down your sys

6Managing  les and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you can see everything on your computer. To get there, click (Start), then

7 welcome to the Welcome Center!The Welcome Center o ers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to sp

8 If you need a little extra help with something on your computer, eMachines o ers several options designed to meet your needs: • eMachines Web supp

9 • User guide—For detailed information on using your eMachines computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the onlin