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Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
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...your computer for several minutes, it has been turned completely off or slow down your computer from your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you left them. Waking your computer. When you have not used for some reason you ...computer completely off your computer, press and hold the power button for files. Turning off your computer's Start menu, click (Start). Waking up . www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer Warning When you turn off , it . From that menu, you can run programs and search for about changing the power...
...your computer for several minutes, it has been turned completely off or slow down your computer from your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you left them. Waking your computer. When you have not used for some reason you ...computer completely off your computer, press and hold the power button for files. Turning off your computer's Start menu, click (Start). Waking up . www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer Warning When you turn off , it . From that menu, you can run programs and search for about changing the power...
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... box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 30 To restore volume, click it . Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume...
... box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 30 To restore volume, click it . Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume...
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... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel... more stability, place your computer on its side. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel... more stability, place your computer on its side. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
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The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
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...; Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword/phrase System Restore in your system" on page 94. 79 For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you try ...to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or...
...; Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword/phrase System Restore in your system" on page 94. 79 For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you try ...to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or...
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...of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 31. Help For more ... most conditions. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 96. 94 eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Caution...
...of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 31. Help For more ... most conditions. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 96. 94 eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Caution...
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...and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 If you need to its factory condition" on page 102. You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery ...to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to follow that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by ...
...and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 If you need to its factory condition" on page 102. You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery ...to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to follow that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by ...
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www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Type windows...
www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Type windows...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
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The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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...Recovering your system to its factory condition. If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your keyboard to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 Your computer restarts. 2 If you can access important files on or restart your hard... any ), then click Next. The Welcome to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. This process is starting up now. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software:...
...Recovering your system to its factory condition. If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your keyboard to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 Your computer restarts. 2 If you can access important files on or restart your hard... any ), then click Next. The Welcome to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. This process is starting up now. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software:...
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... port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94...
... port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94...
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...95 programs 94, 95 software 94, 95 Windows 94, 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removing files and folders 65 resetting computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95... system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
...95 programs 94, 95 software 94, 95 Windows 94, 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removing files and folders 65 resetting computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95... system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
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www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
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... in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the program button in the current window. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Most windows include these items: Window item...
... in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the program button in the current window. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Most windows include these items: Window item...
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...to delete. For instructions on page 17. If you cannot find the file you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on page 17. 3 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... moves the files and folders to their original locations. 12 Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you want to restore. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and...
...to delete. For instructions on page 17. If you cannot find the file you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on page 17. 3 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... moves the files and folders to their original locations. 12 Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you want to restore. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and...
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... Search box in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...click Start, then click Help and Support. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Searching for files If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Help For more information about searching for...
... Search box in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...click Start, then click Help and Support. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Searching for files If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Help For more information about searching for...
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www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
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Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer