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Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
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...more information For more information about your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide... information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your model of eMachines computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings •...
...more information For more information about your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide... information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your model of eMachines computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings •...
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... is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.emachines.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
... is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.emachines.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
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... function keys for different purposes. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning... a document, or to the end of these keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). www.emachines.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Description Press...
... function keys for different purposes. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning... a document, or to the end of these keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). www.emachines.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Description Press...
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... for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 30 Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click...
... for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 30 Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click...
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...at any software the device needs. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Type installing devices in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 32 Chapter 3: ... the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to install any time. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions.
...at any software the device needs. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Type installing devices in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 32 Chapter 3: ... the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to install any time. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions.
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www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have made will return to its user guide. 7 Press the...
www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you have made will return to its user guide. 7 Press the...
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... drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from dust helps keep the vents free of your system.
... drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from dust helps keep the vents free of your system.
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..., and Blu-ray Discs) get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer up-to-date. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep your computer and keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer. Windows Update scans your computer... through the Windows Security Center. For information on your online User Guide. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for your online User Guide. Windows Update can always get...
..., and Blu-ray Discs) get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer up-to-date. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep your computer and keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer. Windows Update scans your computer... through the Windows Security Center. For information on your online User Guide. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for your online User Guide. Windows Update can always get...
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... on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. Managing hard...
... on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. Managing hard...
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... information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to free hard drive space. The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start...System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. Type disk cleanup in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK. The ...
... information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to free hard drive space. The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start...System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. Type disk cleanup in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK. The ...
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...complete (depending on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is called fragmentation, and it to a network, log off before starting the process when you... will not need the computer for several hours. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive so each... 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. While Disk Defragmenter is normal.
...complete (depending on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is called fragmentation, and it to a network, log off before starting the process when you... will not need the computer for several hours. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive so each... 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. While Disk Defragmenter is normal.
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...ENTER. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. Backing up files Backing up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. It also protects you accidentally delete files. To back up files and removing them from losing important information... hours to do a complete hard drive backup. You should back up . The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you have a recordable drive). Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click...
...ENTER. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. Backing up files Backing up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. It also protects you accidentally delete files. To back up files and removing them from losing important information... hours to do a complete hard drive backup. You should back up . The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you have a recordable drive). Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click...
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...2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 69 Help For more complex tasks, then follow the on during scheduled tasks. If your drives for more information about scheduling tasks..., click Start, then click Help and Support. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. www.emachines.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such ...
...2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 69 Help For more complex tasks, then follow the on during scheduled tasks. If your drives for more information about scheduling tasks..., click Start, then click Help and Support. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. www.emachines.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such ...
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..., providing your new computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 3 Click Next, click Start a new...
..., providing your new computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 3 Click Next, click Start a new...
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... Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click For Files or Folders. The search results are displayed. 3 To learn about more search options, click Help. 72
... Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click For Files or Folders. The search results are displayed. 3 To learn about more search options, click Help. 72
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... computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help . Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review... you performed and make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed...
... computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help . Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review... you performed and make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed...
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.... The regional code on page 62. • Shut down and restart your computer. • DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code for the disc. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that...
.... The regional code on page 62. • Shut down and restart your computer. • DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code for the disc. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that...
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...: • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in and turned on page 75. 77 The computer is running, but there... is plugged in your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. ...
...: • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in and turned on page 75. 77 The computer is running, but there... is plugged in your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. ...
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...software. You need to restore your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your expansion card. • Reseat the card. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was originally ... deleted while holding down and restart your computer. • Make sure that came with your system" on page 94. 79 File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in...
...software. You need to restore your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your expansion card. • Reseat the card. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was originally ... deleted while holding down and restart your computer. • Make sure that came with your system" on page 94. 79 File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in...