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... your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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... adjusting volume in your computer. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it on the keyboard. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of specific sound devices... in the Search box , then click the arrow. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced...
... adjusting volume in your computer. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it on the keyboard. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of specific sound devices... in the Search box , then click the arrow. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. Help and Support For more information see "Enhanced...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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... system All programs that were preinstalled on your computer are included in a circle, using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on the hard drive. If you...use the backup files located on restore discs that came with your computer to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you need to the edge, not around in the instruction booklet that were included with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com The instructions for using a...
... system All programs that were preinstalled on your computer are included in a circle, using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on the hard drive. If you...use the backup files located on restore discs that came with your computer to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you need to the edge, not around in the instruction booklet that were included with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com The instructions for using a...
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www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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... the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are using is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from the drive. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com If the light stays on page 57. DVD drives See "CD or... DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. If the Recycle Bin was deleted while holding...
... the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are using is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from the drive. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com If the light stays on page 57. DVD drives See "CD or... DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. If the Recycle Bin was deleted while holding...
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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 ... 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering specific files and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140...
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 ... 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering specific files and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140...
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...regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer. When the checks are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The ...off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn it . Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys...
...regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer. When the checks are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The ...off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn it . Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys...
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www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize ... Start menu. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My...
www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize ... Start menu. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My...
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...Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders... that you want to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the ...
...Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders... that you want to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the ...
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...or you need to a previous condition when drivers and programs worked correctly. ■ "Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 133 130 eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so your computer has its original factory settings. ■ "Recovering your system ...is only one of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your network to completely reinstall the original factory software. Using a recovery disc that you make a backup of your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on ...
...or you need to a previous condition when drivers and programs worked correctly. ■ "Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 133 130 eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so your computer has its original factory settings. ■ "Recovering your system ...is only one of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your network to completely reinstall the original factory software. Using a recovery disc that you make a backup of your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on ...
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www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. ... asks you if you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of recordable disc you want to a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. You can use . 131 A message...
www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. ... asks you if you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of recordable disc you want to a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. You can use . 131 A message...
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...the correct type of recovery discs to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." As you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on the front or side of your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 137. 134 When this is completed, you... cannot restore the software from the hard drive" on page 136. -...
...the correct type of recovery discs to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." As you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on the front or side of your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 137. 134 When this is completed, you... cannot restore the software from the hard drive" on page 136. -...
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...the driver and application recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. To restore your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you selected are done. 6 If your system still has problems, follow... the software's own instructions for future use. When the installation is finished, a message asks you if you have created. www.emachines.com Recovering your system ...
...the driver and application recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. To restore your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you selected are done. 6 If your system still has problems, follow... the software's own instructions for future use. When the installation is finished, a message asks you if you have created. www.emachines.com Recovering your system ...
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.... The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 136 3 Click Restore my computer to -resolve software problems, you can return to get your system settings and saves it as a restore point. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your computer with System Restore. In most cases of...
.... The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 136 3 Click Restore my computer to -resolve software problems, you can return to get your system settings and saves it as a restore point. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your computer with System Restore. In most cases of...
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... and DVDs from the hard drive" on page 137 for instructions. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system, you recover your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. After you can reinstall antivirus and firewall software, then re-enable the Internet connection...on -screen instructions to update antivirus definitions and install Windows Updates. www.emachines.com Recovering your system. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you should disconnect all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next...
... and DVDs from the hard drive" on page 137 for instructions. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system, you recover your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. After you can reinstall antivirus and firewall software, then re-enable the Internet connection...on -screen instructions to update antivirus definitions and install Windows Updates. www.emachines.com Recovering your system. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you should disconnect all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next...
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...Files are done. You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. The System Restore - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you purchased your hard drive except the restore files. Turn on your computer. Make sure that you back up to date. 138... ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it will appear...
...Files are done. You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. The System Restore - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you purchased your hard drive except the restore files. Turn on your computer. Make sure that you back up to date. 138... ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it will appear...
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... on your computer. 4 If Windows detects your printer, install your USB device's installation guide. Installing a parallel port printer You can use System Restore to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Windows may have trouble after you install the software for older printers, scanners,... and Other Hardware. 6 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes, then click Add Printer. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your peripheral device's user guide for software updates. 150
... on your computer. 4 If Windows detects your printer, install your USB device's installation guide. Installing a parallel port printer You can use System Restore to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Windows may have trouble after you install the software for older printers, scanners,... and Other Hardware. 6 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes, then click Add Printer. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your peripheral device's user guide for software updates. 150
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... be required for important program updates. Remember to check the publisher's Web site for program installation and registration. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have trouble after installing your old programs, you want to install on ...your original program installation discs and installation guides. www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new computer comes with a newer version of a program...
... be required for important program updates. Remember to check the publisher's Web site for program installation and registration. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have trouble after installing your old programs, you want to install on ...your original program installation discs and installation guides. www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new computer comes with a newer version of a program...
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www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. Adding or replacing a CD or DVD ... panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 11 Turn on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that you wrote down in "Removing the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Step 3. 13...
www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. Adding or replacing a CD or DVD ... panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 11 Turn on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that you wrote down in "Removing the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Step 3. 13...