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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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...wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. If the connection is working , contact your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point...network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards ...
...wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. If the connection is working , contact your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point...network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards ...
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... server. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 21. • Connect your printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Then you can share drives (for... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers, you can add a printer to your computer. Adding a printer ...
... server. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 21. • Connect your printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Then you can share drives (for... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers, you can add a printer to your computer. Adding a printer ...
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...: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the... to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 24 You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to copy the file to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from . To print...
...: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the... to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 24 You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to copy the file to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from . To print...
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... that you see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory Help For more information, see the poster that a key is...
... that you see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory Help For more information, see the poster that a key is...
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... video port on the display is not uniform • Make sure that the monitor warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that the mouse port works. 38 The color is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. •...
... video port on the display is not uniform • Make sure that the monitor warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that the mouse port works. 38 The color is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. •...
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... cables are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. • Reinstall the device driver. • Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your computer. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up...try again. • Try a different disc. You may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by the DVD drive. • Shut down and restart your computer. ...
... cables are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. • Reinstall the device driver. • Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your computer. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up...try again. • Try a different disc. You may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by the DVD drive. • Shut down and restart your computer. ...
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Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your computer. You see a "Printer queue is ... you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that...
Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your computer. You see a "Printer queue is ... you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that...
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... your system You can . 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 be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of recovery discs... the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on page 47. 44 eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system to a previous...
... your system You can . 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 be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of recovery discs... the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on page 47. 44 eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system to a previous...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and...discs beforehand. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then click Next. Creating ...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and...discs beforehand. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then click Next. Creating ...
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...-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications... step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each item you want...
...-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications... step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each item you want...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to factory default. The Confirm Restoration ... recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers 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.
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to factory default. The Confirm Restoration ... recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers 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.
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...drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all ... disc you can select which device to continue. The boot menu is where you inserted. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process may take several minutes. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK....
...drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all ... disc you can select which device to continue. The boot menu is where you inserted. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process may take several minutes. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK....
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... to PCI slot firmly or replace the modem card. 3. Main board 1. Ensure the modem card is readable). 3. Main board Audio 1. Ensure the CD/DVD-ROM driver is installed properly. 3. Real-Time Clock 1.
... to PCI slot firmly or replace the modem card. 3. Main board 1. Ensure the modem card is readable). 3. Main board Audio 1. Ensure the CD/DVD-ROM driver is installed properly. 3. Real-Time Clock 1.
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.... Power switch cable assembly. Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. Display problem not listed above the connector for the printer. Main board. Ensure the printer driver is 1. Printer cable. 4. Refer to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Load default...
.... Power switch cable assembly. Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. Display problem not listed above the connector for the printer. Main board. Ensure the printer driver is 1. Printer cable. 4. Refer to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Load default...
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Install the edge connector of the card to use. 2. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. 3. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you are going to the system case with a screw. Secure the metal bracket of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Follow these instructions to the slot you can begin using the add-on card. 71 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to install an add-on card: 1.
Install the edge connector of the card to use. 2. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. 3. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you are going to the system case with a screw. Secure the metal bracket of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Follow these instructions to the slot you can begin using the add-on card. 71 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to install an add-on card: 1.