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..., then click Help and Support. 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 eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and...
..., then click Help and Support. 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 eMachines computer. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and...
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Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. Audio See... a different disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some...
Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. Audio See... a different disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some...
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...The regional code on your computer's delivery address. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. A DVD movie will not play , the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's ... computer. ■ Clean the disc. The regional code for Mexico is 1. The regional code for the disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com Your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. ■ Make sure that the ...
...The regional code on your computer's delivery address. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. A DVD movie will not play , the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's ... computer. ■ Clean the disc. The regional code for Mexico is 1. The regional code for the disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com Your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. ■ Make sure that the ...
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.... Press each key to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it...
.... Press each key to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it...
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... is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on degauss, see your computer. The damper wire is a critical part of your computer.... ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is dim or difficult to stabilize the internal aperture grille. The computer is running but there is no...
... is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on degauss, see your computer. The damper wire is a critical part of your computer.... ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is dim or difficult to stabilize the internal aperture grille. The computer is running but there is no...
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...of the printer you want to use. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to clear the check mark. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you ...Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make...
...of the printer you want to use. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to clear the check mark. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you ...Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make...
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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...
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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...
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... customers - We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. 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... will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. to provide best...
... customers - We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. 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... will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. to provide best...
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... you should contact your Internet service provider. If your Control Panel is in your current setup. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on page 171. The...using for instructions on the computers that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Naming the computers and the ...
... you should contact your Internet service provider. If your Control Panel is in your current setup. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on page 171. The...using for instructions on the computers that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Network adapters. Naming the computers and the ...
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...and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. The folder properties dialog box opens. 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,...attached directly to your computer. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to install the printer drivers on the network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 58 If you share a folder, only the contents of that folder will be ...
...and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. The folder properties dialog box opens. 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,...attached directly to your computer. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to install the printer drivers on the network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 58 If you share a folder, only the contents of that folder will be ...
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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 are sending the file from. You can print a file across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions ...file to open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Printing 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...
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 are sending the file from. You can print a file across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions ...file to open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Printing 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...
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...have 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. Windows recognizes the new ... OK. 75 You may not represent the actual screens on . If your computer's video card supports it (it on your computer. 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 your computer....
...have 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. Windows recognizes the new ... OK. 75 You may not represent the actual screens on . If your computer's video card supports it (it on your computer. 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 your computer....
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...update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority updates. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way... features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to date. 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 fix the problem.
...update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority updates. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way... features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to date. 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 fix the problem.
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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
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... how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 130 tells you ...can restore your system to working condition. Finally, in "Troubleshooting" on page 175 or at eMachines.com. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system...
... how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 130 tells you ...can restore your system to working condition. Finally, in "Troubleshooting" on page 175 or at eMachines.com. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system...
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... 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). To record a set . 5 Click the type of recordable drive your computer has, you continue, make sure that it is a DVD... a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. A message asks you if you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure...
... 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). To record a set . 5 Click the type of recordable drive your computer has, you continue, make sure that it is a DVD... a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. A message asks you if you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure...
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...asks you if you have the appropriate number and type of driver and application recovery discs 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." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files... and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy...
...asks you if you have the appropriate number and type of driver and application recovery discs 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." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files... and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy...
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You need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are for. You are done. If you are recording to the location you specified. If the ... recovery files stored on page 133. Tips & Tricks Store your computer has a recordable drive. 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 CDs, make sure that they are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not...
You need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are for. You are done. If you are recording to the location you specified. If the ... recovery files stored on page 133. Tips & Tricks Store your computer has a recordable drive. 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 CDs, make sure that they are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not...
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... Recovering your system Important If your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the drive, use a blank DVD+R or DVD-R disc. 3 Click Start, then click My Computer. 4...to provide a set of recovery discs, roll back your system, you remove each disc from a set of recovery discs to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." When this is recorded onto a disc. For more help . If you have problems with your computer and you use the ...
... Recovering your system Important If your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the drive, use a blank DVD+R or DVD-R disc. 3 Click Start, then click My Computer. 4...to provide a set of recovery discs, roll back your system, you remove each disc from a set of recovery discs to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." When this is recorded onto a disc. For more help . If you have problems with your computer and you use the ...