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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 IMPORTANT • If your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring 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 IMPORTANT • If your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory.
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... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.emachines.com eMachines contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information...
... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.emachines.com eMachines contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information...
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www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer from the wall outlets. When you have not used for... more information on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the keyboard, or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and ... If for some reason you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer after it . Putting your computer for long periods. It...
www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer from the wall outlets. When you have not used for... more information on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the keyboard, or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and ... If for some reason you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer after it . Putting your computer for long periods. It...
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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 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons.
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... move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 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 keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is activated. Show if your audio files and to copy...
... move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. 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 keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is activated. Show if your audio files and to copy...
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... System 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. If you may need to recover its hard ... computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. If Windows starts to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and ...
... System 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. If you may need to recover its hard ... computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. If Windows starts to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and ...
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...did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When... the prompt "Press any key on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Telephone ...
...did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When... the prompt "Press any key on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Telephone ...
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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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...item, then press CTRL + C. 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 SHIFT...ENTER. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or Click inside the folder or window where you can use in the Recycle Bin. 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. To... Do this......
...item, then press CTRL + C. 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 SHIFT...ENTER. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or Click inside the folder or window where you can use in the Recycle Bin. 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. To... Do this......
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You can also use the Ease of Access Center. www.emachines.com Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be less useful to you use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 77 Windows has several system display settings. To use high-contrast colors. The Ease of Access Center opens. 2 ...difficult to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use it may be a powerful tool, but it more easily. 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 ...
You can also use the Ease of Access Center. www.emachines.com Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be less useful to you use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 77 Windows has several system display settings. To use high-contrast colors. The Ease of Access Center opens. 2 ...difficult to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use it may be a powerful tool, but it more easily. 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 ...
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...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 setup poster for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found... on the top of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. The ...
...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 setup poster for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found... on the top of your computer includes the product key code for your computer model and serial number. The ...
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...the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on your computer from the wall outlets. Waking your computer after it . www.emachines.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out ...button flashes. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off . 17 Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator on using your computer, press and hold the power...
...the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on your computer from the wall outlets. Waking your computer after it . www.emachines.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out ...button flashes. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off . 17 Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator on using your computer, press and hold the power...
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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 type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on if your audio files and adjust the volume...
... 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 type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on if your audio files and adjust the volume...
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... when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 97 Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive... boot menu. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process will take several minutes. www.emachines.com Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into...
... when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 97 Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive... boot menu. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process will take several minutes. www.emachines.com Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into...
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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...