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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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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - You can return to one 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.
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - You can return to one 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.
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
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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 IMPORTANT • If your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring 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 IMPORTANT • If your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory.
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the program button in the current window. Clicking the maximize button ...Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Most windows include these ...
The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the program button in the current window. Clicking the maximize button ...Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Most windows include these ...
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..., you want to delete. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you decide to restore. For instructions on how to the Windows trash can . In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them in a trash can , ...called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17. Windows returns the deleted files or folders...
..., you want to delete. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you decide to restore. For instructions on how to the Windows trash can . In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them in a trash can , ...called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17. Windows returns the deleted files or folders...
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... information about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of the name, Search will list all files in common, but you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the top right of the window. • If you ...the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the results window. These files cannot be...
... information about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of the name, Search will list all files in common, but you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the top right of the window. • If you ...the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the results window. These files cannot be...
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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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Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. When you double-click the Local ...
Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. When you double-click the Local ...
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... folders: Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders..., click Start, then click Help and Support. To recover files or folders from the file cabinet and put them to the Windows trash can . www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder...
... folders: Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders..., click Start, then click Help and Support. To recover files or folders from the file cabinet and put them to the Windows trash can . www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder...
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...; Modification date • File type • Text contained in the file • Time period in which it was created or modified You can be restored. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Windows asks you if you are stored on the desktop. Chapter 2:... Using Windows XP 3 Click File, then click Restore. To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. These files cannot be opened...
...; Modification date • File type • Text contained in the file • Time period in which it was created or modified You can be restored. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Windows asks you if you are stored on the desktop. Chapter 2:... Using Windows XP 3 Click File, then click Restore. To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. These files cannot be opened...
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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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..., do not connect the telephone line to this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following...
..., do not connect the telephone line to this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following...
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... the slowest component speed. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was originally deleted from. The file is running slower than you expect • If your expansion ...to the place where it was deleted while holding down and restart your computer. • Make sure that came with your Ethernet network is restored to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps...
... the slowest component speed. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was originally deleted from. The file is running slower than you expect • If your expansion ...to the place where it was deleted while holding down and restart your computer. • Make sure that came with your Ethernet network is restored to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps...
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... are configured correctly. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Problem solving may also involve reinstalling ...44 Recovering your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in the Search box, then press ENTER. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Sound You...
... are configured correctly. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Problem solving may also involve reinstalling ...44 Recovering your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in the Search box, then press ENTER. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Sound You...
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... for each time you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your system running again. Help For more information about...and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 49 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens....
... for each time you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your system running again. Help For more information about...and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 49 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens....
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Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting To return to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 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. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting To return to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 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.
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Returning your system to its factory condition. 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 complete recovery deletes everything to factory default. ... may need to reinstall 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. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 51 If you can access important files on page 53.
Returning your system to its factory condition. 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 complete recovery deletes everything to factory default. ... may need to reinstall 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. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 51 If you can access important files on page 53.
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...loaded contents are recovered. 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 restart your hard drive. 4 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. 52 Recovering from ...factory default. This process will be recovered to continue. 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 ...
...loaded contents are recovered. 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 restart your hard drive. 4 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. 52 Recovering from ...factory default. This process will be recovered to continue. 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 ...