eMachines 8513036R Safety guide

Starter Guide
for your eMachines computer
Look inside for helpful hints on:
• UsingWindows
• Usingmultimedia
• Protectingyourcomputer
• Restoringyourcomputer

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eMachinescomputer.

Contents
GettingstartedwithWindows............................................... 4
WindowsWelcomeCenter....................................................... 7
Gettinghelp.................................................................................. 8
Internet.........................................................................................10
E-mail.............................................................................................11
UsingCDsandDVDs................................................................12
Safetyandsecurity....................................................................14
Improvingperformance.........................................................19
Restoringyoursystem.............................................................20

4
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

5
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