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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Returning your system to create, but for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to a previous state when everything ...of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition. Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly...
... To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Returning your system to create, but for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to a previous state when everything ...of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition. Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly...
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... factory-loaded software and drivers. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then click Next...
... factory-loaded software and drivers. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then click Next...
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... that came pre-installed on your driver and application 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. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - OR If you are recovering from... the install icon for each item you need to complete the installation. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created. • New software-If you want to install, then...
... that came pre-installed on your driver and application 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. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - OR If you are recovering from... the install icon for each item you need to complete the installation. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created. • New software-If you want to install, then...
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...; If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to...
...; If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to...
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... computer. 5 Click OK. Windows installs from factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to open the boot menu. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 2 During startup, press...
... computer. 5 Click OK. Windows installs from factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to open the boot menu. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 2 During startup, press...
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4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that ... Care If you have installed it . If you use a surge protector, make sure that you have "how to complete the recovery. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions...
4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that ... Care If you have installed it . If you use a surge protector, make sure that you have "how to complete the recovery. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions...