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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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.... For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. You can . Problem solving may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device...
.... For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. You can . Problem solving may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device...
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... computer experiences problems that you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The first disc begins recording, and you may need to list, then click Next. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive...
... computer experiences problems that you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The first disc begins recording, and you may need to list, then click Next. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive...
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... on-screen prompts to complete the installation. To recover 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/drivers. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - OR If you are recovering from the factory. Repeat this step...
... on-screen prompts to complete the installation. To recover 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/drivers. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - OR If you are recovering from the factory. Repeat this step...
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... everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that are not recoverable...important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition....
... everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that are not recoverable...important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition....
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... recovered. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. This process may take several minutes. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1...is where you inserted. This process will erase all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from factory default. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. Your computer restarts. 6 ...
... recovered. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. This process may take several minutes. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1...is where you inserted. This process will erase all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from factory default. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. Your computer restarts. 6 ...
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... a surge protector, make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer, follow the on . • If... that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to complete the recovery. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with...
... a surge protector, make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer, follow the on . • If... that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to complete the recovery. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with...