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... page 31. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Help For more information, see "Configuring the audio ... more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on . • See the speaker setup poster to check your system). eMachines provides everything you should create a set of ...
... page 31. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Help For more information, see "Configuring the audio ... more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on . • See the speaker setup poster to check your system). eMachines provides everything you should create a set of ...
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... state when everything was working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering your system using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you want to return your system to... device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 102. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers...
... state when everything was working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering your system using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you want to return your system to... device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 102. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers...
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... Although you may not be expecting to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your hard drive. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Because these discs do ?
... Although you may not be expecting to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your hard drive. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Because these discs do ?
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..., click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. Label the discs as an option, you have created. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your software and drivers using software and driver... a safe place. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as they are for disc 2, and so on . For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using...
..., click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. Label the discs as an option, you have created. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your software and drivers using software and driver... a safe place. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as they are for disc 2, and so on . For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using...
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...not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe ... list, and you want to recover, then click Next. The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 OR To recover device drivers ...
...not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe ... list, and you want to recover, then click Next. The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 OR To recover device drivers ...
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... to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name...
... to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name...
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...your computer. 103 Your computer restarts in its original factory condition. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up... your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up...
...your computer. 103 Your computer restarts in its original factory condition. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up... your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up...
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... or software, make sure that you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is completely re-installed..., use a surge protector, make sure that it . If you use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your computer is connected correctly to " questions about using a program, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using...
... or software, make sure that you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is completely re-installed..., use a surge protector, make sure that it . If you use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your computer is connected correctly to " questions about using a program, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using...
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www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 drives backing up files 68 CD 24 ...See also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-...
www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 drives backing up files 68 CD 24 ...See also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-...
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... computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 parallel 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 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 96
... computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 parallel 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 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 96
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... 98 software 96, 98 using 98 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 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...
... 98 software 96, 98 using 98 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 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...
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improving performance Keep your computer in your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) For more information on system recovery, see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do ...
improving performance Keep your computer in your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) For more information on system recovery, see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do ...
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...and drivers) or Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). Depending on -screen instructions. 21 To create the disc, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, click eMachines Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or... came with your selection, then continue with the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready.
...and drivers) or Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). Depending on -screen instructions. 21 To create the disc, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, click eMachines Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or... came with your selection, then continue with the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready.
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... disc prior to reformatting. 22 This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on , then click Next. 4 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Recovery Manager (last option). You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full factory... is saved on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is starting. This lets you purchased your computer. This option saves your hard drive. The System Recovery wizard opens. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. 6 Click one of your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the...
... disc prior to reformatting. 22 This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on , then click Next. 4 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Recovery Manager (last option). You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full factory... is saved on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is starting. This lets you purchased your computer. This option saves your hard drive. The System Recovery wizard opens. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. 6 Click one of your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the...
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. 7 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. 7 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish.