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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 ... chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 ... chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
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... and the modem connection. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer for an extended period of time with your back straight so your wrists. Protect your computer through...
... and the modem connection. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer for an extended period of time with your back straight so your wrists. Protect your computer through...
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Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about ... updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by...
Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about ... updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by...
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... check the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you try to check your computer). If you restart your hard drive for ... so Windows does not use your computer several minutes. If you probably want to check for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 This process may be adequate. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for...
... check the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you try to check your computer). If you restart your hard drive for ... so Windows does not use your computer several minutes. If you probably want to check for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 This process may be adequate. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for...
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... about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online 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 ... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are connected. Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on . • If a...
... about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online 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 ... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are connected. Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on . • If a...
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... DVD, make sure that you are trying to play these CDs on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the... or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. Add-in alphabetical order. Audio See "Sound" on page 79.
... DVD, make sure that you are trying to play these CDs on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the... or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. Add-in alphabetical order. Audio See "Sound" on page 79.
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...press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 66. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 65.... on the hard drive. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. You see a "Data error" message • This may need to backup media, then delete them from the ...
...press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 66. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 65.... on the hard drive. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. You see a "Data error" message • This may need to backup media, then delete them from the ...
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...dial-up correctly. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 87. You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have.... For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. www.emachines.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 87. Type the phrase troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...
...dial-up correctly. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 87. You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have.... For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. www.emachines.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 87. Type the phrase troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...
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www.emachines.com Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you may provide lower quality video. If you did not order a display device when you purchased your ... Support. To view Media Center troubleshooting information that is best viewed on the video quality. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to the eMachines support Web Site at www.emachines.com. The Media Center video display looks bad on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. Cable, digital cable, and satellite...
www.emachines.com Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you may provide lower quality video. If you did not order a display device when you purchased your ... Support. To view Media Center troubleshooting information that is best viewed on the video quality. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to the eMachines support Web Site at www.emachines.com. The Media Center video display looks bad on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. Cable, digital cable, and satellite...
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...× 480. A loose cable connection can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that can cause problems and affect the video quality. Some small display devices do not have a VGA port. • S-Video-If your computer's video signal uses... computer applications are designed to make colorful motion video look its best. For a better picture on a newer model TV. 84 eMachines recommends using high-quality video cables that your TV does not have more information about changing the screen resolution, see the "Customizing Windows...
...× 480. A loose cable connection can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that can cause problems and affect the video quality. Some small display devices do not have a VGA port. • S-Video-If your computer's video signal uses... computer applications are designed to make colorful motion video look its best. For a better picture on a newer model TV. 84 eMachines recommends using high-quality video cables that your TV does not have more information about changing the screen resolution, see the "Customizing Windows...
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... in the system tray. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). For information about troubleshooting...
... in the system tray. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). For information about troubleshooting...
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... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that all screws in the telephone wall jack are secure. The problem may be too noisy. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The telephone...
... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that all screws in the telephone wall jack are secure. The problem may be too noisy. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The telephone...
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... Phone and Modem Options. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 4 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter your location information,...box opens. 89 Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 48K. To ...
... Phone and Modem Options. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 4 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter your location information,...box opens. 89 Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 48K. To ...
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... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 31. eMachines provides everything you need to check your speaker connections. • Make sure that the speakers are turned up. Help For more information, see..."Preparing for additional system recovery options, you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Type the phrase sound ...
... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 31. eMachines provides everything you need to check your speaker connections. • Make sure that the speakers are turned up. Help For more information, see..."Preparing for additional system recovery options, you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Type the phrase sound ...
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... your only option for system recovery may be to its factory condition" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see that software's installation instructions. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that...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 created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed ...
... your only option for system recovery may be to its factory condition" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see that software's installation instructions. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that...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 created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed ...
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... manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. In most cases of hard-to get ... Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
... manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. In most cases of hard-to get ... Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
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... Recovering your system to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any ), then click Next. Your computer restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box ...account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software...
... Recovering your system to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any ), then click Next. Your computer restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box ...account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software...
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...pre-installed software and drivers using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it is turned on page 98. If you use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your computer's pre-...software and device drivers. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 Telephone...
...pre-installed software and drivers using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it is turned on page 98. If you use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your computer's pre-...software and device drivers. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 Telephone...
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... if you follow troubleshooting steps. The technician may have taken. • Make sure that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines contact information The label on the side of your computer case contains information that your call for assistance. You can also go to...contact a qualified computer technician. • Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is nearby at the time of any error messages, and the steps you have you call . Warning...
... if you follow troubleshooting steps. The technician may have taken. • Make sure that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines contact information The label on the side of your computer case contains information that your call for assistance. You can also go to...contact a qualified computer technician. • Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is nearby at the time of any error messages, and the steps you have you call . Warning...
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... modem complies with the fax-branding requirement. Operation of this device is subject to the dispatcher the reason for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is Part 68-compliant. Connection to party line service is subject to determine the number of devices which is resolved. This equipment cannot be required...
... modem complies with the fax-branding requirement. Operation of this device is subject to the dispatcher the reason for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is Part 68-compliant. Connection to party line service is subject to determine the number of devices which is resolved. This equipment cannot be required...
