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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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Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer during a power failure. If you run your computer long enough to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges ...
Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer during a power failure. If you run your computer long enough to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges ...
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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 your computer and an...box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. •...
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 your computer and an...box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. •...
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... has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. 30 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
... has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. 30 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
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You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up correctly. OR - If you do not have a problem with your modem. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have become ...
You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up correctly. OR - If you do not have a problem with your modem. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have become ...
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... to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still get the error, your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If you have...
... to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still get the error, your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If you have...
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... devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Listen to the same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can tolerate and still work with your...
... devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Listen to the same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can tolerate and still work with your...
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... the modem works with the modem at a different location). Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone service. The problem may be having technical difficulties.
... the modem works with the modem at a different location). Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone service. The problem may be having technical difficulties.
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... dialog box. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. You may cause problems with another modem, it begins handshaking. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect...
... dialog box. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. You may cause problems with another modem, it begins handshaking. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect...
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... pressing and holding F1 while your company computer department or network administrator for help. Contact your computer restarts. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Networks You cannot connect to play a DVD, make sure that you...
... pressing and holding F1 while your company computer department or network administrator for help. Contact your computer restarts. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Networks You cannot connect to play a DVD, make sure that you...
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...or in "Troubleshooting" on page 47. 4 Reset your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous state when everything you should create a set of software or hardware... and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning your system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For instructions on page 45. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers"...
...or in "Troubleshooting" on page 47. 4 Reset your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous state when everything you should create a set of software or hardware... and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning your system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For instructions on page 45. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers"...
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...it with a permanent marker. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 45 Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. or...multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then click Next. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the ...
...it with a permanent marker. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 45 Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. or...multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then click Next. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the ...
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..., then click Start. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive. 47 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all files on page 47. • If you cannot... have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
..., then click Start. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive. 47 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all files on page 47. • If you cannot... have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
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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 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow the on . • If a peripheral device, such as...
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 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow the on . • If a peripheral device, such as...
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... a qualified computer technician. • Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help ... Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. 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 time of...
... a qualified computer technician. • Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help ... Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. 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 time of...
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... dropped and damaged 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 you keep... Asking for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your area. 53
... dropped and damaged 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 you keep... Asking for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your area. 53
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... same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is located on local power, is for wireless use . Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not contain wireless radio devices (such as other equipment, may give rise...
... same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is located on local power, is for wireless use . Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not contain wireless radio devices (such as other equipment, may give rise...