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... 15 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 20 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 25 First steps 26 Troubleshooting 26 Add-in cards 27 Audio 27 CD or DVD drives 27 DVD drives 27 vii
... 15 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 20 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 25 First steps 26 Troubleshooting 26 Add-in cards 27 Audio 27 CD or DVD drives 27 DVD drives 27 vii
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... make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search box, then press ENTER.... 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 ...
... make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search box, then press ENTER.... 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 ...
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all ...
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all ...
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...; If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to another drive. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. The hard drive cannot be the result of...
...; If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to another drive. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. The hard drive cannot be the result of...
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OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you do not have been made correctly. - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the ...Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 34. You cannot connect to make sure ...
OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you do not have been made correctly. - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the ...Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 34. You cannot connect to make sure ...
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... browser, then reconnect and open on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your e-mail...
... browser, then reconnect and open on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your e-mail...
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... your computer. Type memory error in the keyboard, turn it upside down to help determine if a memory module is not stuck. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you may need to loosen a key that might be...
... your computer. Type memory error in the keyboard, turn it upside down to help determine if a memory module is not stuck. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you may need to loosen a key that might be...
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... properties are cleared and call waiting is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34
... properties are cleared and call waiting is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34
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...different location). If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data ... at which you connect, call your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K...
...different location). If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data ... at which you connect, call your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K...
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... your computer • Make sure that the line connected to the modem is plugged in and turned on. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is...speeds and communication protocols. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to make ...
... your computer • Make sure that the line connected to the modem is plugged in and turned on. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is...speeds and communication protocols. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to make ...
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... correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the monitor cable is not uniform • Make sure that the monitor warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall...
... correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the monitor cable is not uniform • Make sure that the monitor warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall...
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Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Occasionally discs are enabled. 39 For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Make sure that you ...
Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Occasionally discs are enabled. 39 For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Make sure that you ...
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... that you have copy protection software. You may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc.
... that you have copy protection software. You may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc.
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.... • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is online. The printer is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. Press the button...
.... • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is online. The printer is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. Press the button...
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... the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned ... the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned ... the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your system under... most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support ...
... You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your system under... most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support ...
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... 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. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre...
... 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. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre...
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... and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to restart your arrow keys to open the boot menu. This process.... 3 Use your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. The boot menu is where you its progress. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. 3 Click Next to start...
... and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to restart your arrow keys to open the boot menu. This process.... 3 Use your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. The boot menu is where you its progress. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. 3 Click Next to start...
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...your call. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of your computer - Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more how-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 any error messages, and the steps you have you have how-to troubleshoot your hardware or software...
...your call. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of your computer - Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more how-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 any error messages, and the steps you have you have how-to troubleshoot your hardware or software...