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... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
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... coming into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. 9
... coming into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. 9
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Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 26 The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, ... secure. • Make sure that the AC outlet is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. 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 computer and an AC outlet and that...
Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 26 The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, ... secure. • Make sure that the AC outlet is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. 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 computer and an AC outlet and that...
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... has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. If the hard drive is full...
... has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. If the hard drive is full...
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... to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a dial...
... to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a dial...
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... the URL or try a different URL. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having...
... the URL or try a different URL. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having...
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...). The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone. Listen to see if that makes a difference. Line noise is a common problem that is on the same line as the modem. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure...
...). The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone. Listen to see if that makes a difference. Line noise is a common problem that is on the same line as the modem. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure...
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... just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at a different location). The problem may be having technical difficulties. Contact your telephone service. If reducing the connect speed lets you can connect on page 31.
... just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at a different location). The problem may be having technical difficulties. Contact your telephone service. If reducing the connect speed lets you can connect on page 31.
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.... Handshaking is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 You may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Monitor The screen resolution is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. See your setup poster...
.... Handshaking is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 You may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Monitor The screen resolution is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. See your setup poster...
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..., then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the disc drive. • If you are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc.
..., then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the disc drive. • If you are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc.
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...factory, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 45. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can solve most conditions. ...For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system). For instructions...
...factory, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 45. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can solve most conditions. ...For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system). For instructions...
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...first disc begins recording, and you must create the set of 2." To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows OS and all factory-loaded software...a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 45 Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the ...
...first disc begins recording, and you must create the set of 2." To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows OS and all factory-loaded software...a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 45 Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the ...
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...displays information about the hard drive 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 to its factory condition In case your hard drive. 47 The ...OS and all files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can access important files on your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your recovery discs" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard ...
...displays information about the hard drive 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 to its factory condition In case your hard drive. 47 The ...OS and all files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can access important files on your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your recovery discs" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard ...
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... correctly to " questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with your computer,...you have "how to a grounded AC power outlet that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49
... correctly to " questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with your computer,...you have "how to a grounded AC power outlet that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49
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.... Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of your call. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to ...information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that came with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps...
.... Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of your call. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to ...information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that came with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps...
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...the documentation that you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. For cleaning instructions, refer to...and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you keep your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. 53
...the documentation that you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. For cleaning instructions, refer to...and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you keep your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. 53