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... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
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... during a power failure. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During a power surge, the voltage level of time...
... during a power failure. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During a power surge, the voltage level of time...
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is turned on the screen, ... message. The message may help . Type troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are listed in alphabetical order...
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is turned on the screen, ... message. The message may help . Type troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are listed in alphabetical order...
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... icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Data error" message • This may be lost when you empty...
... icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Data error" message • This may be lost when you empty...
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... sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You cannot...
... sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You cannot...
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... the receive button in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of the Internet computers to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service...
... the receive button in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of the Internet computers to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service...
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... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can cause the modem to see if that the connectors are secure. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call...
... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can cause the modem to see if that the connectors are secure. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call...
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.... • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your telephone service. • Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed. The problem may be with a different communications program. Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can connect on page 31. Your fax communications program only...
.... • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your telephone service. • Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed. The problem may be with a different communications program. Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can connect on page 31. Your fax communications program only...
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... connections have been made correctly. • If the modem shares the telephone line with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. You may cause problems with another modem, it begins handshaking.
... connections have been made correctly. • If the modem shares the telephone line with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. You may cause problems with another modem, it begins handshaking.
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... unique. You may not be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company computer department or network administrator for help.
... unique. You may not be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company computer department or network administrator for help.
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... discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most ... options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition. If only one or two items of software or...
... discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most ... options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition. If only one or two items of software or...
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...Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you can watch its progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery ...Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. ...
...Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you can watch its progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery ...Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. ...
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... the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. A dialog box displays information about the... erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Recovering from your ...
... the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. A dialog box displays information about the... erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Recovering from your ...
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If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 If you use a surge protector, make ... software, make sure that you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it is turned on -screen prompts to a grounded AC power outlet that it . Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have installed it...
If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 If you use a surge protector, make ... software, make sure that you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it is turned on -screen prompts to a grounded AC power outlet that it . Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have installed it...
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...Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. Liquid has been spilled into your computer problem if: - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Help For more how... call. Self-help If you follow troubleshooting steps. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that your computer is nearby at the...
...Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. Liquid has been spilled into your computer problem if: - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Help For more how... call. Self-help If you follow troubleshooting steps. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that your computer is nearby at the...
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... the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your... problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your monitor. For ...
... the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your... problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your monitor. For ...