User Guide
Page 9
... find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your...
... find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your...
User Guide
Page 63
... experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 70. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. ■ Make sure that the drive...
... experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 70. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. ■ Make sure that the drive...
User Guide
Page 64
...9632; Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To identify your drive type, see "Identifying drive types" on your computer. ■ Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and ...match the regional code for the disc is 4. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code on your computer. ■ DVDs and...
...9632; Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To identify your drive type, see "Identifying drive types" on your computer. ■ Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and ...match the regional code for the disc is 4. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code on your computer. ■ DVDs and...
User Guide
Page 69
... drain it again. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make... lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. Contact your ISP for technical support.
... drain it again. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make... lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. Contact your ISP for technical support.
User Guide
Page 74
...controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Why is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■...; Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to your monitor's ...
...controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Why is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■...; Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to your monitor's ...
User Guide
Page 77
... Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control ...set to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you have selected it in the Search box , ...
... Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control ...set to clear the check mark. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you have selected it in the Search box , ...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 3
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 5
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 9
... uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We sincerely hope that you are sure that you will be pleased with the best product ... well as our range of -class service and support, in good operating condition. We have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to make...
... uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We sincerely hope that you are sure that you will be pleased with the best product ... well as our range of -class service and support, in good operating condition. We have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to make...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 59
... are using your current setup. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is in Category View, click Performance and ... and the same Workgroup Name. Before you begin setting up your network, you need to ISP. If your ISP for any required drivers. The Ethernet device installed in your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you must give each computer on your computer: 1 ...
... are using your current setup. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is in Category View, click Performance and ... and the same Workgroup Name. Before you begin setting up your network, you need to ISP. If your ISP for any required drivers. The Ethernet device installed in your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you must give each computer on your computer: 1 ...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 65
... you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network,... click Sharing and Security. Follow the instructions included with your network. The folder properties dialog box opens. If you want to install the printer drivers on the network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 58
... you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network,... click Sharing and Security. Follow the instructions included with your network. The folder properties dialog box opens. If you want to install the printer drivers on the network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 58
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 68
... the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to ...print. 2 Click File, then click Print. 3 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you...
... the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to ...print. 2 Click File, then click Print. 3 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 82
...two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on page 10. The Display Properties...properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to ...
...two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on page 10. The Display Properties...properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to ...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 133
These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. You should update Windows regularly to ... finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates.
These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. You should update Windows regularly to ... finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates.
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 136
CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 137
...operating system is provided on a CD or DVD, and a backup copy of your factory-installed drivers and applications is only one of your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 130 tells you may need to reinstall specific software, such...and software" on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. eMachines provides everything you can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your system ...
...operating system is provided on a CD or DVD, and a backup copy of your factory-installed drivers and applications is only one of your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 130 tells you may need to reinstall specific software, such...and software" on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. eMachines provides everything you can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your system ...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 138
..., you need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are required for the recovery...
..., you need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are required for the recovery...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 139
... disc from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System ...recovery discs from a different computer that has a recordable drive. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you have the appropriate number and type of blank discs, then insert...
... disc from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System ...recovery discs from a different computer that has a recordable drive. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you have the appropriate number and type of blank discs, then insert...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 140
Tips & Tricks Store your computer has a recordable drive. For example, store the files for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that they are recording to CDs, make sure that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you ... which computer the files are done. You are for each recovery (ISO) file. 133 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. To create discs from the files you...
Tips & Tricks Store your computer has a recordable drive. For example, store the files for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that they are recording to CDs, make sure that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you ... which computer the files are done. You are for each recovery (ISO) file. 133 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. To create discs from the files you...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 141
... To reinstall everything from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your system from a set of recovery discs to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." Important Use a permanent marker to restore your computer. If you have... problems with your computer and you need to recover your system, you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the...
... To reinstall everything from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your system from a set of recovery discs to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." Important Use a permanent marker to restore your computer. If you have... problems with your computer and you need to recover your system, you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the...