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... browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Visit it at www.emachines.com/support. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated support,... is a quick and easy way 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, eMachines offers several options designed to get information 8 If you 're looking for...
... browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Visit it at www.emachines.com/support. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated support,... is a quick and easy way 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, eMachines offers several options designed to get information 8 If you 're looking for...
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To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a ... that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare ...
To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a ... that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare ...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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... provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information by clicking a ...Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Tip You can also search for a topic. 2 Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that...
... provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information by clicking a ...Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Tip You can also search for a topic. 2 Using the eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that...
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...drivers on the computers that do not have for setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have them already installed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines....after the installation the line will be activated. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of your network. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. To ...
...drivers on the computers that do not have for setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have them already installed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines....after the installation the line will be activated. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of your network. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. To ...
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...other computers. Bluetooth lets you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to the Bluetooth personal area network. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. Printing files... across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. You can print a file across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. These devices may have...
...other computers. Bluetooth lets you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to the Bluetooth personal area network. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. Printing files... across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. You can print a file across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. These devices may have...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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... Settings dialog box opens. Use the additional desktop space to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. You may not represent the screens on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must ... additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. If your computer. To use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
... Settings dialog box opens. Use the additional desktop space to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. You may not represent the screens on your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must ... additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. If your computer. To use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
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... Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 10 viewing files...
... Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 10 viewing files...
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... template 27 testing network 52 text to speech 78 title bar 9 transferring files from Internet 22 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 63 user accounts adding in Windows 73 deleting 73 switching in Windows 73 V VGA port 71 video playing 30 viewing ... voice recognition 78 W WAN 44 WAV file playing 30 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 67 close button 9 closing 9, 17 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 9 Windows changing ...
... template 27 testing network 52 text to speech 78 title bar 9 transferring files from Internet 22 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 63 user accounts adding in Windows 73 deleting 73 switching in Windows 73 V VGA port 71 video playing 30 viewing ... voice recognition 78 W WAN 44 WAV file playing 30 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 67 close button 9 closing 9, 17 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 9 Windows changing ...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP)
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... range of your computer contains setting up, hardware, configuration, and troubleshooting information. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to provide best-of us at www...
... range of your computer contains setting up, hardware, configuration, and troubleshooting information. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to provide best-of us at www...
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... Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on page 52. • Connect your printer to open the printer name list, then click ...network Instead of the following: • Connect your printer to your computer, you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file... you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. www.emachines.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file.
... Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on page 52. • Connect your printer to open the printer name list, then click ...network Instead of the following: • Connect your printer to your computer, you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file... you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. www.emachines.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file.
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... creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. • Click Express to download high-priority updates. www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer...
... creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. • Click Express to download high-priority updates. www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer...
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... display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 62 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents...E editing music track information 37 video 39 editing video 38 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 e-mail address 23 checking for messages 23 sending 23 using 20, 23 Ethernet network creating 48 equipment needed 47 example 46 installing cards 48 installing drivers 48 extended desktop 63 85
... display changing resolution 59 properties 63, 64 using screen saver 62 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents...E editing music track information 37 video 39 editing video 38 eMachines Web address 2 Web site 2 e-mail address 23 checking for messages 23 sending 23 using 20, 23 Ethernet network creating 48 equipment needed 47 example 46 installing cards 48 installing drivers 48 extended desktop 63 85
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...files from Internet 22 video to computer 38 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 71 un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updates security 81 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 77 UPS 71 user accounts adding in Windows XP 67 switching in Windows XP 67 V VGA port 63 video capturing to computer... protecting against 75, 80 removing 75 W WAV file 33 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 window 8 close button 8 closing 8, 18 maximize button 8 menu bar 8 minimize button 8 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility ...
...files from Internet 22 video to computer 38 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 71 un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updates security 81 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 77 UPS 71 user accounts adding in Windows XP 67 switching in Windows XP 67 V VGA port 63 video capturing to computer... protecting against 75, 80 removing 75 W WAV file 33 Web browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 eMachines 2 window 8 close button 8 closing 8, 18 maximize button 8 menu bar 8 minimize button 8 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility ...
MU.NAE00.001 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
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To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 46
To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 46
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... disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - OR If you may need to reinstall the software and device...
... disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - OR If you may need to reinstall the software and device...
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... System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Returning to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can... point each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. In most cases of hard-to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to complete the...
... System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Returning to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can... point each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. In most cases of hard-to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to complete the...
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...Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering ...you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition...
...Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering ...you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition...
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.... When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Your ... from factory default. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to . Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to restart your hard drive.
.... When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Your ... from factory default. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to . Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to restart your hard drive.
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...Zip drive 2, 3 D default printer 42 digital camera locating USB port 2, 3 directional keys 16 display troubleshooting 27 double-clicking 18 dragging 18 drivers re-installing 45, 48 drives CD 19 DVD 20 optical 19 recordable CD 19 recordable DVD 20 troubleshooting 27, 30 DSL modem 11 connecting ...DVD drive 20 inserting 19 troubleshooting 27 DVD drive identifying 20 See also optical drive troubleshooting 27 E editing buttons 15 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 48 re-installing programs 48 re-installing software 48 66 V08A1 ergonomics 6 Ethernet jack 3 Ethernet network connecting 11 ...
...Zip drive 2, 3 D default printer 42 digital camera locating USB port 2, 3 directional keys 16 display troubleshooting 27 double-clicking 18 dragging 18 drivers re-installing 45, 48 drives CD 19 DVD 20 optical 19 recordable CD 19 recordable DVD 20 troubleshooting 27, 30 DSL modem 11 connecting ...DVD drive 20 inserting 19 troubleshooting 27 DVD drive identifying 20 See also optical drive troubleshooting 27 E editing buttons 15 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 48 re-installing programs 48 re-installing software 48 66 V08A1 ergonomics 6 Ethernet jack 3 Ethernet network connecting 11 ...
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...keyboard 3 mouse 3 R rebooting computer 14 recordable drive 2 recovering defaults 51 drivers 45, 48 programs 45, 48 software 45, 48 system 44 68 with eMachines Recovery Center 48 with Windows System Restore 49 re-installing defaults 51 drivers 45, 48 programs 44, 48 software 44, 45, 48 Windows 44 ... Center 48 with Windows System Restore 49 resetting computer 14 restarting computer 14 restoring defaults 51 drivers 45, 48 programs 45, 48 software 45, 48 system 44 with eMachines Recovery Center 48 with Windows System Restore 49 Resume mode 2 right-clicking 18 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 9 ...
...keyboard 3 mouse 3 R rebooting computer 14 recordable drive 2 recovering defaults 51 drivers 45, 48 programs 45, 48 software 45, 48 system 44 68 with eMachines Recovery Center 48 with Windows System Restore 49 re-installing defaults 51 drivers 45, 48 programs 44, 48 software 44, 45, 48 Windows 44 ... Center 48 with Windows System Restore 49 resetting computer 14 restarting computer 14 restoring defaults 51 drivers 45, 48 programs 45, 48 software 45, 48 system 44 with eMachines Recovery Center 48 with Windows System Restore 49 Resume mode 2 right-clicking 18 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 9 ...