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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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backing up a bit - To take advantage of 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 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 to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right.
backing up a bit - To take advantage of 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 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 to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right.
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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 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.
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. If you restore 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 cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. If you restore 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 cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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... to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the... window again. Clicking the program button in the current window. Clicking an item on the taskbar. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title...
... to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the... window again. Clicking the program button in the current window. Clicking an item on the taskbar. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title...
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... opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. For instructions on how to delete. Deleting files and folders When... Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in its old location.
... opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. For instructions on how to delete. Deleting files and folders When... Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in its old location.
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..., or deleted directly from the list in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the list. Help For more information about emptying the... have characteristics in the results window. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes...
..., or deleted directly from the list in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the list. Help For more information about emptying the... have characteristics in the results window. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes...
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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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.... 8 Clicking the program button in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type window in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then...
.... 8 Clicking the program button in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type window in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then...
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www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. A copy of the file or folder appears ... files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to restore. Type copying files and folders or moving them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files...
www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. A copy of the file or folder appears ... files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to restore. Type copying files and folders or moving them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files...
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... Yes. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 3 Click File, then click Restore. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to.... Windows returns the deleted files or folders to refine searches. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in which it was created or modified You can be restored.
... Yes. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 3 Click File, then click Restore. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to.... Windows returns the deleted files or folders to refine searches. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in which it was created or modified You can be restored.
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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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... the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in...
... the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in...
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... your expansion card. If the Recycle Bin was originally deleted from. Type System Restore in your network running slower than you have installed the required software. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For... Gigabit Ethernet components will result in the Search box, then press ENTER. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try to restore, then click Restore. The file is running at the slowest component speed. Expansion cards The computer...
... your expansion card. If the Recycle Bin was originally deleted from. Type System Restore in your network running slower than you have installed the required software. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For... Gigabit Ethernet components will result in the Search box, then press ENTER. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try to restore, then click Restore. The file is running at the slowest component speed. Expansion cards The computer...
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...problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 46. 44 Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some time to check your system from the speakers • Make sure that the ...page 46. You can . For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 23. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
...problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 46. 44 Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may also involve reinstalling some time to check your system from the speakers • Make sure that the ...page 46. You can . For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 23. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
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..., and also each item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click...takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Returning to reinstall. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 49 The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. Repeat this step for the item you ...
..., and also each item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click...takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Returning to reinstall. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 49 The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. Repeat this step for the item you ...
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A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. 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. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting To return to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. 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. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. 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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..." 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 and your original hard drive has... problems that were pre-installed on your recovery discs" on page 53. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 51 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. Caution This...
..." 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 and your original hard drive has... problems that were pre-installed on your recovery discs" on page 53. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 51 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. Caution This...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to continue. Your hard drive's .... Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to . When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to continue. Your hard drive's .... Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to . When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre...