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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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... or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.eMachines.com 21 For more information, for more information about five seconds, then release it off , press and hold the power button for about ...installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds,...
... or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.eMachines.com 21 For more information, for more information about five seconds, then release it off , press and hold the power button for about ...installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds,...
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...in the instruction booklet that were included with your computer to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you need to restore your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com If you can use the backup files located 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 ...
...in the instruction booklet that were included with your computer to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you need to restore your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com If you can use the backup files located 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 ...
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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. www.eMachines.com 53
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... the file cannot be restored. File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was emptied before you want to the place where it was originally deleted from. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For... more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see ...
... the file cannot be restored. File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was emptied before you want to the place where it was originally deleted from. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For... more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see ...
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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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..., then turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not respond, turn it . The Task Manager window... your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer.
..., then turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not respond, turn it . The Task Manager window... your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer.
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... the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking the close button closes the active window ...or program. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
... the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking the close button closes the active window ...or program. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
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... Recycle Bin. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and... folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. For instructions on how to 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...
... Recycle Bin. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and... folders, see "Using shortcuts" on the desktop. For instructions on how to 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...
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...computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your hard drive. For more information on using your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can restore your system to working condition. eMachines provides everything you need to reinstall ...everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery...
...computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your hard drive. For more information on using your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can restore your system to working condition. eMachines provides everything you need to reinstall ...everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery...
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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 they are recording to a DVD, make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. You can use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an...
www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are recording to a DVD, make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. You can use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an...
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... reinstall everything from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 135. - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for the first ...disc. Important Use a permanent marker to restore your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for a DVD, make sure you remove each disc from the hard drive" on...
... reinstall everything from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 135. - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for the first ...disc. Important Use a permanent marker to restore your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for a DVD, make sure you remove each disc from the hard drive" on...
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www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 If you have created. To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. When the installation... not come pre-installed on your computer, then insert the driver and application recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. To restore your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. The items you need to install. You are installed.
www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 If you have created. To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. When the installation... not come pre-installed on your computer, then insert the driver and application recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. To restore your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. The items you need to install. You are installed.
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... running again. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your system to an earlier time, then click Next. The Select...
... running again. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your system to an earlier time, then click Next. The Select...
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... 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 137 for instructions. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you recover your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. To recover your system from the hard drive: 1 Remove all ...CDs and DVDs from the disc drives, disconnect all Internet connections before recovering your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the...
... 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 137 for instructions. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you recover your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. To recover your system from the hard drive: 1 Remove all ...CDs and DVDs from the disc drives, disconnect all Internet connections before recovering your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the...
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...and the program settings reconfigured. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you purchased your computer. This process deletes your data files. ■ Full System Restore (with the same files and programs it had when it was when you can still...Your computer restarts, and Windows finishes its setup and installation. 8 Reconnect your existing data files, but all personal data files before continuing this restore option. 5 Click Next. You still need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new ...
...and the program settings reconfigured. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you purchased your computer. This process deletes your data files. ■ Full System Restore (with the same files and programs it had when it was when you can still...Your computer restarts, and Windows finishes its setup and installation. 8 Reconnect your existing data files, but all personal data files before continuing this restore option. 5 Click Next. You still need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new ...
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...keyword installing a printer in the Search box, then click the arrow. OR If Windows does not detect the printer, go to restore your printer by following these steps. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Because most ... Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your printer by following the on-screen instructions. If your old printer ...
...keyword installing a printer in the Search box, then click the arrow. OR If Windows does not detect the printer, go to restore your printer by following these steps. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Because most ... Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your printer by following the on-screen instructions. If your old printer ...
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... reinstall the old one. You probably use the newer version than 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... did not come installed on your new computer. Spend some programs that may be required for important program updates. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. Locate your new computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. ...
... reinstall the old one. You probably use the newer version than 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... did not come installed on your new computer. Spend some programs that may be required for important program updates. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. Locate your new computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. ...
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...vary from the illustration below. Screws 160 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to Step 6. www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. If you are replacing an... 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Step 3. 13 Save your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that secure the drive to the drive bay. Important The color and shape of the new battery is facing up, then press ...
...vary from the illustration below. Screws 160 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to Step 6. www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. If you are replacing an... 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Step 3. 13 Save your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that secure the drive to the drive bay. Important The color and shape of the new battery is facing up, then press ...
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... diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on , try to restore, then click Restore. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on page 144. For more...the file you try restarting your computer. The file is IBM-compatible. If the Recycle Bin was originally deleted from the drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If errors ...
... diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on , try to restore, then click Restore. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on page 144. For more...the file you try restarting your computer. The file is IBM-compatible. If the Recycle Bin was originally deleted from the drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If errors ...