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... a search, or browsing the index. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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...
... a search, or browsing the index. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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...
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... computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see the documentation that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may...try again. ■ Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card. www.eMachines.com 57 Audio See "Sound" on page 44. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs...
... computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see the documentation that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may...try again. ■ Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card. www.eMachines.com 57 Audio See "Sound" on page 44. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs...
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... the disc's regional code and your computer. ■ Clean the disc. To be read by your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com You may not be able to play ■ Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart... have copy protection software. To identify your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. If the DVD movie does not play these CDs on your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc...
... the disc's regional code and your computer. ■ Clean the disc. To be read by your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com You may not be able to play ■ Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart... have copy protection software. To identify your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. If the DVD movie does not play these CDs on your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc...
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... trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that might be stuck... liquid in the keyboard If you may need to loosen a key that a key is set up correctly. Press each key to replace it. www.eMachines.com 63 Contact your computer. Clean the keyboard and turn off your Internet service provider (ISP) is not stuck. Liquid spilled in the keyboard, turn...
... trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that might be stuck... liquid in the keyboard If you may need to loosen a key that a key is set up correctly. Press each key to replace it. www.eMachines.com 63 Contact your computer. Clean the keyboard and turn off your Internet service provider (ISP) is not stuck. Liquid spilled in the keyboard, turn...
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... the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the back of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's...to the video port on . The damper wire is connected to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is a critical part of your monitor's documentation. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is...
... the center position. ■ Make sure that you know works to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the back of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's...to the video port on . The damper wire is connected to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is a critical part of your monitor's documentation. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is...
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...offline. To make sure that you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware... that the printer is not set to clear the check mark. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Help and Support For more information about printer ...
...offline. To make sure that you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware... that the printer is not set to clear the check mark. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Help and Support For more information about printer ...
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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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...satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support, in good operating condition. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer, as well as our range of... your computer in addition to help you for years to provide best-of us at eMachines. We have highlighted some basic care...
...satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support, in good operating condition. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer, as well as our range of... your computer in addition to help you for years to provide best-of us at eMachines. We have highlighted some basic care...
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...click Device Manager. Before you begin setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for any required drivers. If your Control Panel is not working correctly. Use the documentation that do not have for instructions on installing the card and ...an expansion card" on page 171. 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 working , contact your Internet service provider....
...click Device Manager. Before you begin setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for any required drivers. If your Control Panel is not working correctly. Use the documentation that do not have for instructions on installing the card and ...an expansion card" on page 171. 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 working , contact your Internet service provider....
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... network. If you want to share, then click Sharing and Security. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can: ■ View a network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other...and printers on each computer. With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. 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,...
... network. If you want to share, then click Sharing and Security. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can: ■ View a network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other...and printers on each computer. With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. 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,...
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...3 Click the arrow button to . 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. 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 shipped with your printer or from the... manufacturer's Web site. 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...
...3 Click the arrow button to . 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. 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 shipped with your printer or from the... manufacturer's Web site. 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...
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...(labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 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 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 your computer. 4 Plug the projector ...
...(labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 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 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 your computer. 4 Plug the projector ...
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... regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. 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. Windows...
... regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. 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. Windows...
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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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... 133 130 For more information on page 175 or at eMachines.com. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you create. Problem-solving may... your system you need to recover your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can wait until later. We recommend that came pre-installed on your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on a CD or DVD, and a backup ...
... 133 130 For more information on page 175 or at eMachines.com. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you create. Problem-solving may... your system you need to recover your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can wait until later. We recommend that came pre-installed on your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on a CD or DVD, and a backup ...
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...computer does not have blank discs ready. A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of driver and application recovery disc sets. If your computer has a recordable drive. To record a set . 5 Click the type of recordable disc ...(record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to a ...
...computer does not have blank discs ready. A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of driver and application recovery disc sets. If your computer has a recordable drive. To record a set . 5 Click the type of recordable disc ...(record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to a ...
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... use the marker to insert another blank disc, remove the completed disc, then insert a blank disc. 9 When you to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." You are done. The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All... application recovery discs from the drive, use . 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 drive). 132 A message asks you if you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or ...
... use the marker to insert another blank disc, remove the completed disc, then insert a blank disc. 9 When you to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." You are done. The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All... application recovery discs from the drive, use . 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 drive). 132 A message asks you if you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or ...
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... "Creating discs from recovery files on a network" on a network Important If you have blank discs ready. For example, store the files for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that they are recording to . 3 Click OK. Creating discs from recovery files stored on a network: 1 Make sure that they... created successfully," click OK. You need one blank disc for . To create recovery discs from recovery files on page 133. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you will need blank CDs. If the ISO filenames start...
... "Creating discs from recovery files on a network" on a network Important If you have blank discs ready. For example, store the files for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that they are recording to . 3 Click OK. Creating discs from recovery files stored on a network: 1 Make sure that they... created successfully," click OK. You need one blank disc for . To create recovery discs from recovery files on page 133. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you will need blank CDs. If the ISO filenames start...
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...recovery disc(s). 7 When the disc is completed, you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on . 5 Double-click the file for each recovery file until each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For more help . CHAPTER 11: Protecting and ...Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of your computer. For example, if the recovery...
...recovery disc(s). 7 When the disc is completed, you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on . 5 Double-click the file for each recovery file until each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For more help . CHAPTER 11: Protecting and ...Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of your computer. For example, if the recovery...