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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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... up the work . • Take breaks to save your work and shut down your computer during a power failure. Avoiding discomfort and injury from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer normally. 14 If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Although you cannot...
... up the work . • Take breaks to save your work and shut down your computer during a power failure. Avoiding discomfort and injury from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer normally. 14 If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Although you cannot...
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www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, ..., defragment files, and back up files. 63 Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix.
www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, ..., defragment files, and back up files. 63 Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix.
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... Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4.... If you use your computer). Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive...
... Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4.... If you use your computer). Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive...
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... 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 damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped...
... 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 damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped...
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www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. • If you...
www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. • If you...
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..., copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" on the hard drive. You see a "Data error" message • This may need to another drive. Help ...-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. See "Recovering your files to reinstall the operating system. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 65. Caution All deleted files will...
..., copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" on the hard drive. You see a "Data error" message • This may need to another drive. Help ...-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. See "Recovering your files to reinstall the operating system. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 65. Caution All deleted files will...
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See your setup poster to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have a problem with your ISP is having technical difficulties. 81 Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you do not have typed a URL (Web address) .... - Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 87. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 87.
See your setup poster to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have a problem with your ISP is having technical difficulties. 81 Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you do not have typed a URL (Web address) .... - Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 87. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 87.
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... Web Site at www.emachines.com. Cable, digital cable, and satellite usually provide better quality than an antenna. 83 Let the keyboard dry before using it . Media Center This section only covers problems relating to replace it again. The Media Center video display looks bad on computer displays. The video displayed from...
... Web Site at www.emachines.com. Cable, digital cable, and satellite usually provide better quality than an antenna. 83 Let the keyboard dry before using it . Media Center This section only covers problems relating to replace it again. The Media Center video display looks bad on computer displays. The video displayed from...
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... for computer video display. • Quality of video cables-Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. eMachines recommends using high-quality video cables that your computer's video signal uses, and may need to lower the computer's screen ...Some small display devices do not have a VGA port. • S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from www.eMachines.com. For a better picture on the video quality. The Media Center video display will look readable. The Media Center has two video outputs: •...
... for computer video display. • Quality of video cables-Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. eMachines recommends using high-quality video cables that your computer's video signal uses, and may need to lower the computer's screen ...Some small display devices do not have a VGA port. • S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from www.eMachines.com. For a better picture on the video quality. The Media Center video display will look readable. The Media Center has two video outputs: •...
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... the Program Guide. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. 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). Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You want...
... the Program Guide. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. 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). Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You want...
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...telephone service. • Try connecting with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on the same line as 1). The problem may be with the modem at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then...(such as the modem. Wiggle the modem cable to the same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Make sure that the connectors are free from which you connect, call your telephone service and have the telephone line ...
...telephone service. • Try connecting with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on the same line as 1). The problem may be with the modem at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then...(such as the modem. Wiggle the modem cable to the same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Make sure that the connectors are free from which you connect, call your telephone service and have the telephone line ...
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Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If your ... click your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 33.6K. The Modem Properties dialog box opens...
Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If your ... click your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 33.6K. The Modem Properties dialog box opens...
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...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 To prepare your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 96. 94 Help For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery...
...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 To prepare your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 96. 94 Help For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery...
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... device drivers using recovery discs that did not come pre-installed on your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory...
... device drivers using recovery discs that did not come pre-installed on your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory...
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...see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and ... settings and saves them as restore points. 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 these restore points to one of your system running again....
...see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and ... settings and saves them as restore points. 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 these restore points to one of your system running again....
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...is starting up now. Your computer restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow ...keys on your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition If your computer's problems are ...
...is starting up now. Your computer restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow ...keys on your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition If your computer's problems are ...
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...Press any key on page 98. For instructions, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it according to " questions about using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed 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 "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using a program, see: • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft...
...Press any key on page 98. For instructions, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it according to " questions about using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed 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 "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using a program, see: • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft...
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...is nearby at the time of your computer model and serial number. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to www.emachines.com. The technician may have taken. • Make sure that identifies your call for assistance. You can also go to troubleshoot your .... • Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have you call . www.emachines.com • See the troubleshooting section of this information if you follow troubleshooting steps.
...is nearby at the time of your computer model and serial number. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to www.emachines.com. The technician may have taken. • Make sure that identifies your call for assistance. You can also go to troubleshoot your .... • Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have you call . www.emachines.com • See the troubleshooting section of this information if you follow troubleshooting steps.
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... comply with a modular plug is resolved. See installation instructions for information. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is required for this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in the off-peak hours such as determined by Gateway could affect the...
... comply with a modular plug is resolved. See installation instructions for information. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is required for this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in the off-peak hours such as determined by Gateway could affect the...