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Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
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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
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
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To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22
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If you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you can't restore the software from the factory.
If you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you can't restore the software from the factory.
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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... closes the active window or program. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the current window. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window... windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
... closes the active window or program. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the current window. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window... windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
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... select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on how to their original locations. 12 If you cannot find the file you decide to restore. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to empty the... bin. For instructions on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Windows moves the files and folders to select multiple...
... select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on how to their original locations. 12 If you cannot find the file you decide to restore. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to empty the... bin. For instructions on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Windows moves the files and folders to select multiple...
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... and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Windows asks you if you are stored on your hard drive, you typed. 3 Open a file,... Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the list. These files cannot be opened...
... and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Windows asks you if you are stored on your hard drive, you typed. 3 Open a file,... Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the list. These files cannot be opened...
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www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP)
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...: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the program button in the My Computer window. Type window in the Search box, then...
...: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the program button in the My Computer window. Type window in the Search box, then...
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... thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on how to empty the bin. www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to copy. Type copying files and folders or moving...
... thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on how to empty the bin. www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to copy. Type copying files and folders or moving...
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...; File type • Text contained in the file • Time period in which it was created or modified You can be restored. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 3 Click File, then click Restore. Windows asks you if you do not remember where they are sure that have characteristics in the results window. 12 Help...
...; File type • Text contained in the file • Time period in which it was created or modified You can be restored. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 3 Click File, then click Restore. Windows asks you if you do not remember where they are sure that have characteristics in the results window. 12 Help...
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www.emachines.com music library building 37 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 48 workgroup 48 naming computers 48 workgroup 48 network testing 52 using 54 NTSC/... telephone 28 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 18 renaming files and folders 18 resolution changing 59 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 51 S saving documents 16 video 39 screen adjusting settings 58 changing color depth 58 changing number of colors 58...
www.emachines.com music library building 37 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 48 workgroup 48 naming computers 48 workgroup 48 network testing 52 using 54 NTSC/... telephone 28 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 18 renaming files and folders 18 resolution changing 59 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 51 S saving documents 16 video 39 screen adjusting settings 58 changing color depth 58 changing number of colors 58...
MU.NAE00.001 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
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... Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in electric shock and/or injury. Unplug this product from lightning...
... Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in electric shock and/or injury. Unplug this product from lightning...
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... it was originally deleted from. The file is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you have installed the required software. Expansion cards The ...running at the slowest component speed. A mixture of each Ethernet component. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type System Restore in your expansion card. Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check the speed ...
... it was originally deleted from. The file is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you have installed the required software. Expansion cards The ...running at the slowest component speed. A mixture of each Ethernet component. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type System Restore in your expansion card. Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check the speed ...
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Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to recover your system from the speakers • Make sure ...your system). You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. Help For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. • If ...
Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to recover your system from the speakers • Make sure ...your system). You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. Help For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 22. • If ...
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... each day, and also each item you can return to complete the installation. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 49 The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Repeat this step for the item you install software or ...device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard...
... each day, and also each item you can return to complete the installation. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 49 The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Repeat this step for the item you install software or ...device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard...
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Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 50 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting To return to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 50 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting To return to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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... discs" 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. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on page 53. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them...
... discs" 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. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on page 53. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them...
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... begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to . eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. Caution Continuing the... process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. 4 Click OK. This ...
... begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to . eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. Caution Continuing the... process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. 4 Click OK. This ...