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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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... to save your work and shut down your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer during a power failure.
... to save your work and shut down your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer during a power failure.
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... write down the exact message. 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 all connections are ...then press ENTER. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in a ...
... write down the exact message. 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 all connections are ...then press ENTER. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in a ...
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... the hard drive. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. 30 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. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle...
... the hard drive. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. 30 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. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle...
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... modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error...
... modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error...
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... to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have not received any mail • Click the receive button in your e-mail program...
... to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have not received any mail • Click the receive button in your e-mail program...
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... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can tolerate and still work with your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels. 35 Type dialing...
... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can tolerate and still work with your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels. 35 Type dialing...
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... of 14,400 bps. 36 Contact your house or a telephone line at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is limited to 48K. The problem may be too noisy. If you connect, call your telephone service. If reducing the connect speed lets you can upload (send) data is limited to...
... of 14,400 bps. 36 Contact your house or a telephone line at 14,400 bps when you can upload data is limited to 48K. The problem may be too noisy. If you connect, call your telephone service. If reducing the connect speed lets you can upload (send) data is limited to...
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... unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your modem tries...
... unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your modem tries...
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...; Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to your home. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company computer department or network administrator for help. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
...; Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to your home. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company computer department or network administrator for help. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
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...a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can . Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. eMachines provides everything you want to reset your system to factory... condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by following the information ...
...a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can . Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. eMachines provides everything you want to reset your system to factory... condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by following the information ...
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... as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with... a permanent marker. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create ...
... as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with... a permanent marker. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create ...
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...have created. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows ... drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your recovery discs"...
...have created. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows ... drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your recovery discs"...
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... you have a technical problem with it. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it according to the instructions provided with your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that you have "how to complete the recovery. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : •...
... you have a technical problem with it. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it according to the instructions provided with your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that you have "how to complete the recovery. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : •...
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... how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 troubleshoot... have taken. • Make sure that came with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online...
... how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 troubleshoot... have taken. • Make sure that came with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online...
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... cleaning instructions, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 •...
... cleaning instructions, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 •...
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... any country or region in which it has been approved for emergency use . AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for models with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is...
... any country or region in which it has been approved for emergency use . AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for models with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is...