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...per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support:...9632; Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. ...
...per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support:...9632; Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. ...
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... page 70. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see the documentation that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may be able...
... page 70. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see the documentation that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may be able...
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...33. ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up . Your DVD drive's regional code must match. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal ... more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code on your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the...
...33. ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up . Your DVD drive's regional code must match. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal ... more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code on your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the...
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... in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer. www.eMachines.com 63 Clean the keyboard and turn off your ISP for technical support. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that a key ... trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Contact your computer and unplug the keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to loosen a key that came with...
... in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer. www.eMachines.com 63 Clean the keyboard and turn off your ISP for technical support. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that a key ... trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Contact your computer and unplug the keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to loosen a key that came with...
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...the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties ...dialog box. Why is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on degauss, see your computer. These wires are not placed too ...
...the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties ...dialog box. Why is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on degauss, see your computer. These wires are not placed too ...
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...to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 See the guide that came with your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel... 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to clear the check...
...to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 See the guide that came with your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel... 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to clear the check...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
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... you will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at eMachines. We have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer in addition to high...
... you will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at eMachines. We have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. to come. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer in addition to high...
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... your current setup. Before you need to ISP. Important Broadband Internet settings will be activated. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is not working correctly. The Device... 52 If your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If one . Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must give each computer on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Be sure to find ...
... your current setup. Before you need to ISP. Important Broadband Internet settings will be activated. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is not working correctly. The Device... 52 If your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If one . Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must give each computer on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Be sure to find ...
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... drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you...
... drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you...
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...folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the ... open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to print. 2 Click File, then click Print. 3 Click the arrow button to . 7 Click Edit, then click Paste....
...folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the ... open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to print. 2 Click File, then click Print. 3 Click the arrow button to . 7 Click Edit, then click Paste....
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... Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 If your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port... connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important...
... Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 If your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port... connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important...
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CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. These updates include security updates. 126 ... finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your...
CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. These updates include security updates. 126 ... finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your...
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CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
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..." on page 130 tells you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 136 describes how to return your system to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so ...called recovering or restoring your system). CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you can restore your system to a network" on page 132...
..." on page 130 tells you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 136 describes how to return your system to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so ...called recovering or restoring your system). CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you can restore your system to a network" on page 132...
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..., make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you continue, make sure that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. To record a set . 5... application recovery discs to a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. If your computer does not have blank discs ready. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to a network" on the type of recordable drive your computer has, ...
..., make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you continue, make sure that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. To record a set . 5... application recovery discs to a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. If your computer does not have blank discs ready. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to a network" on the type of recordable drive your computer has, ...
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...drive. Important Use a permanent marker to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). To copy driver and application recovery files to label each disc from the drive, use the marker to insert another blank disc, remove the ...into the recordable drive. 7 Click OK. You are done. As you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has been created successfully," ...
...drive. Important Use a permanent marker to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). To copy driver and application recovery files to label each disc from the drive, use the marker to insert another blank disc, remove the ...into the recordable drive. 7 Click OK. You are done. As you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has been created successfully," ...
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...discs ready. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you will need one blank disc for . For example, store the files for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that they are done. Creating discs from the files you just copied, see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has... program prepares the recovery files, then copies them to . 3 Click OK. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. To create recovery discs from recovery...
...discs ready. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you will need one blank disc for . For example, store the files for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that they are done. Creating discs from the files you just copied, see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has... program prepares the recovery files, then copies them to . 3 Click OK. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. To create recovery discs from recovery...
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... Customer Care may be able to provide a set of recovery discs, roll back your media burning software to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." OR - ■ To recover your system to restore your system from the hard drive, contact... eMachines Customer Care for the first disc. Important Use a permanent marker to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your computer. OR - ■ To reinstall everything from...
... Customer Care may be able to provide a set of recovery discs, roll back your media burning software to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." OR - ■ To recover your system to restore your system from the hard drive, contact... eMachines Customer Care for the first disc. Important Use a permanent marker to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your computer. OR - ■ To reinstall everything from...