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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. IMPORTANT • If 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
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. IMPORTANT • If 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
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... Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com eMachines contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information...
... Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com eMachines contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information...
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... power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information on your computer completely off, it...may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. While in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. When you can run programs and search for several minutes, it has... been turned completely off or slow down your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, the ...
... power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information on your computer completely off, it...may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. While in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. When you can run programs and search for several minutes, it has... been turned completely off or slow down your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, the ...
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Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Audio playback buttons Function keys Internet Navigation keys buttons Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Audio playback buttons Function keys Internet Navigation keys buttons Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20
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... program. Press the corresponding key to start program actions. Press these keys to activate the function. Press these keys to copy, cut, and paste. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. www.emachines.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Description Press these...
... program. Press the corresponding key to start program actions. Press these keys to activate the function. Press these keys to copy, cut, and paste. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. www.emachines.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Description Press these...
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... restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your computer. If you can still run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the ... Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. This process is starting up now. Caution...
... restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your computer. If you can still run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the ... Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. This process is starting up now. Caution...
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... instructions provided with it is supplying power. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your...about using recovery discs" on page 98. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed ...
... instructions provided with it is supplying power. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your...about using recovery discs" on page 98. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed ...
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Index removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 21 H hard drive adding 47 backing up files 68 checking for errors 66 checking for free space 64 defragmenting 67 deleting files and folders 65 ... system battery 53 Internet buttons 21 troubleshooting 81, 88 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 20 cleaning 61 features 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 82 USB port 7, 9 keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional 21 editing 21 function 21 Internet 21 mouse 23 navigation 21 numeric 21...
Index removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 21 H hard drive adding 47 backing up files 68 checking for errors 66 checking for free space 64 defragmenting 67 deleting files and folders 65 ... system battery 53 Internet buttons 21 troubleshooting 81, 88 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 20 cleaning 61 features 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 82 USB port 7, 9 keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional 21 editing 21 function 21 Internet 21 mouse 23 navigation 21 numeric 21...
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www.emachines.com M maintenance backing up files 68 BigFix 63 checking for drive errors 66 checking hard drive space 63 cleaning case 60 cleaning CD 62 cleaning ... from old computer 70 MP3 player memory cards 28 multimedia adjusting volume 29 playing Blu-ray 27 playing DVD 26 playing HD-DVD 27 using Windows Media Player 26, 27 MultiMediaCard 28 muting sound 29 N navigation...
www.emachines.com M maintenance backing up files 68 BigFix 63 checking for drive errors 66 checking hard drive space 63 cleaning case 60 cleaning CD 62 cleaning ... from old computer 70 MP3 player memory cards 28 multimedia adjusting volume 29 playing Blu-ray 27 playing DVD 26 playing HD-DVD 27 using Windows Media Player 26, 27 MultiMediaCard 28 muting sound 29 N navigation...
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... 92 safety guidelines 74 screen 77 screen area 77 screen resolution 77 sound 94 technical support 104 telephone support 104 Web site connection speed 82 Windows Media Center 83 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating... Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 V video playing 26, 27 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 29 adjusting dial-up modem 90...
... 92 safety guidelines 74 screen 77 screen area 77 screen resolution 77 sound 94 technical support 104 telephone support 104 Web site connection speed 82 Windows Media Center 83 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating... Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 V video playing 26, 27 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 29 adjusting dial-up modem 90...
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www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
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...file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 17 The file or folder is not stored in Windows. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or ... name, then press ENTER. Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each of the remaining items. Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Click the first item in the list, press and hold down the...
...file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 17 The file or folder is not stored in Windows. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www.emachines.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or ... name, then press ENTER. Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each of the remaining items. Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Click the first item in the list, press and hold down the...
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...section, click one of the following options to make some of the most common accessibility changes to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of Access Center. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse pointer. • Start On-...Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use high-contrast colors. www.emachines.com Changing accessibility ...
...section, click one of the following options to make some of the most common accessibility changes to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of Access Center. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse pointer. • Start On-...Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use high-contrast colors. www.emachines.com Changing accessibility ...
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... identifies your computer includes the product key code for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer model and serial number. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call... for your setup poster for Customer Care contact information. Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.emachines.com eMachines contact information See your operating...
... identifies your computer includes the product key code for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer model and serial number. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call... for your setup poster for Customer Care contact information. Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.emachines.com eMachines contact information See your operating...
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...it . When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in Windows to turn off your computer, certain components in your computer Tip For more information on your computer after...is much faster than turning on using your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. www.emachines.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid...
...it . When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in Windows to turn off your computer, certain components in your computer Tip For more information on your computer after...is much faster than turning on using your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. www.emachines.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid...
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... open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Audio playback buttons Function keys Indicators Windows key Feature Function keys Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad Windows key Navigation keys Application key Numeric keypad Description Press these keys to activate. These turn on . 20 Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on...
... open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Audio playback buttons Function keys Indicators Windows key Feature Function keys Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad Windows key Navigation keys Application key Numeric keypad Description Press these keys to activate. These turn on . 20 Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on...
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...startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 97 Windows installs from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. www.emachines.com Recovering from...and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. The boot menu is where you inserted. 4 Insert ...
...startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 97 Windows installs from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. www.emachines.com Recovering from...and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. The boot menu is where you inserted. 4 Insert ...
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... J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 20 cleaning 59 112 features 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 83 USB port 7, 8 keys and buttons application 20 audio playback 20 function 20 mouse 22 navigation 20 numeric 20 Windows 20 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 98 serial number 3, 98 LCD panel cleaning 59 troubleshooting 79...
... J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 20 cleaning 59 112 features 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 83 USB port 7, 8 keys and buttons application 20 audio playback 20 function 20 mouse 22 navigation 20 numeric 20 Windows 20 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 98 serial number 3, 98 LCD panel cleaning 59 troubleshooting 79...
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www.emachines.com defragmenting 64 deleting files 63 extending computer life 57 suggested schedule 56 using Task Scheduler 66 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card ... from old computer 67 MP3 player memory cards 26 multimedia adjusting volume 27 playing Blu-ray 25 playing DVD 25 using Windows Media Player 25 MultiMediaCard 27 muting sound 27 N navigation keys 20 network jack 9, 15 troubleshooting 78 numeric keypad 20 indicator 20 O opening computer case 32 files 22 folders 22 front...
www.emachines.com defragmenting 64 deleting files 63 extending computer life 57 suggested schedule 56 using Task Scheduler 66 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card ... from old computer 67 MP3 player memory cards 26 multimedia adjusting volume 27 playing Blu-ray 25 playing DVD 25 using Windows Media Player 25 MultiMediaCard 27 muting sound 27 N navigation keys 20 network jack 9, 15 troubleshooting 78 numeric keypad 20 indicator 20 O opening computer case 32 files 22 folders 22 front...
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... screen resolution 79 technical support 98 telephone support 98 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 W waking computer 17 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows Easy Transfer 67 Windows key 20 Windows System Restore 90 Windows Update 60 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 27 Z Zip drive 65 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating...
... screen resolution 79 technical support 98 telephone support 98 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 W waking computer 17 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows Easy Transfer 67 Windows key 20 Windows System Restore 90 Windows Update 60 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 27 Z Zip drive 65 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating...