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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... following the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 25 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may...
... following the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 25 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may...
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... Next. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. OR To create recovery discs for the hard... and factory-loaded software and drivers. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of 2." eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc.
... Next. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. OR To create recovery discs for the hard... and factory-loaded software and drivers. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of 2." eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc.
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. - A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the...software and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to complete the installation. You can recover using... need to follow the on-screen prompts to Step 3 after the eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. To recover your computer, you...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. - A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the...software and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to complete the installation. You can recover using... need to follow the on-screen prompts to Step 3 after the eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. To recover your computer, you...
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... that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. A dialog box displays...important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your recovery discs" on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition. Recovering from your hard...
... that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. A dialog box displays...important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your recovery discs" on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition. Recovering from your hard...
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... and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup... keys to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. 2 ...
... and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup... keys to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. 2 ...
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4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer, follow the on . • If a peripheral device, such ... a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to a grounded AC power outlet that it is turned on -screen prompts...
4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer, follow the on . • If a peripheral device, such ... a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to a grounded AC power outlet that it is turned on -screen prompts...