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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 ... chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 ... chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
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During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a ...
During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a ...
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To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All ... on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click...
To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All ... on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click...
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...while the drive is checked for errors. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you use Error-checking if you probably want to run Error-checking once a week. The Computer window opens. 2 ...Your drive is being used. If you restart your computer less frequently, once a month may take several hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may be adequate. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer ...
...while the drive is checked for errors. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you use Error-checking if you probably want to run Error-checking once a week. The Computer window opens. 2 ...Your drive is being used. If you restart your computer less frequently, once a month may take several hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may be adequate. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer ...
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... While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in the Search ... preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use ...
... While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in the Search ... preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use ...
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... optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Add-in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Audio...
... optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Add-in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Audio...
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..., or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If your computer has been subjected to another drive. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 94. 80 See "Recovering your files to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle... Cleanup. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program.
..., or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If your computer has been subjected to another drive. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 94. 80 See "Recovering your files to static electricity or physical shock, you empty the Recycle... Cleanup. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program.
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...Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection...; If you still get the error, your ISP is set up modem, make sure that you have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Type the phrase troubleshooting ... open the browser. If you are using a dial-up correctly. www.emachines.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 87.
...Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection...; If you still get the error, your ISP is set up modem, make sure that you have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Type the phrase troubleshooting ... open the browser. If you are using a dial-up correctly. www.emachines.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 87.
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...Media Center mode. Other types of the video signal coming into the computer has an affect on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. www.emachines.com Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you may provide lower quality video. If the keyboard does not work after it . Media... Center This section only covers problems relating to drain it again. The Media Center video display looks bad on your computer and unplug the keyboard. Cable, digital cable, and satellite...
...Media Center mode. Other types of the video signal coming into the computer has an affect on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. www.emachines.com Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you may provide lower quality video. If the keyboard does not work after it . Media... Center This section only covers problems relating to drain it again. The Media Center video display looks bad on your computer and unplug the keyboard. Cable, digital cable, and satellite...
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...In port for motion video playback. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for the best quality. eMachines recommends using high-quality video cables that your TV does not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-...about changing the screen resolution, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in the online User Guide. • Size of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. A loose cable connection can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution...
...In port for motion video playback. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for the best quality. eMachines recommends using high-quality video cables that your TV does not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-...about changing the screen resolution, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in the online User Guide. • Size of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. A loose cable connection can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution...
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For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to the computer. You see your ...
For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to the computer. You see your ...
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.... Make sure that you connect, call your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The problem may be with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your ISP for noise or...telephone number in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can tolerate and still work with your modem. • Check for line noise. Contact your telephone service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 4 Click the...
.... Make sure that you connect, call your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The problem may be with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your ISP for noise or...telephone number in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can tolerate and still work with your modem. • Check for line noise. Contact your telephone service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 4 Click the...
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... the line connected to 48K. If your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 89 www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly, see your setup poster or "Connecting a dial-...Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 53K. Your fax communications program ...
... the line connected to 48K. If your computer. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 89 www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly, see your setup poster or "Connecting a dial-...Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 53K. Your fax communications program ...
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...are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 75 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in "Troubleshooting" on . • See the speaker setup poster to recover your system). For ...connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
...are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 75 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in "Troubleshooting" on . • See the speaker setup poster to recover your system). For ...connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
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... To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 98. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and ... instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. ...
... To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 98. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and ... instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. ...
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www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. Help For more .... For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. You can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore points.
www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. Help For more .... For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. You can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore points.
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... drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your computer. 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 other recovery options, you can access important files on or restart your computer's problems are not solved by any ), then click Next. The Welcome to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. b Click Recovery, then click Next. b While the computer is...
... drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your computer. 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 other recovery options, you can access important files on or restart your computer's problems are not solved by any ), then click Next. The Welcome to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. b Click Recovery, then click Next. b While the computer is...
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Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it. If you use the software and driver recovery discs you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press ... outlet that you have "how to" questions about using recovery discs" on page 98. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using a program, see: • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher...
Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it. If you use the software and driver recovery discs you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press ... outlet that you have "how to" questions about using recovery discs" on page 98. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using a program, see: • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher...
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...serial number. Technical Support Serial number telephone number 105 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to www.emachines.com. You can also go to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer •... messages, and the steps you have you call . Customer Care will need this chapter. www.emachines.com • See the troubleshooting section of your call for assistance. eMachines contact information The label on the side of your computer case contains information that your computer is ...
...serial number. Technical Support Serial number telephone number 105 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to www.emachines.com. You can also go to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer •... messages, and the steps you have you call . Customer Care will need this chapter. www.emachines.com • See the troubleshooting section of your call for assistance. eMachines contact information The label on the side of your computer case contains information that your computer is ...
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... in the devices not ringing in advance that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is a label that temporary discontinuance of service may cause undesired operation. Refer to your authority to the following two conditions: (1)this device may be used...
... in the devices not ringing in advance that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is a label that temporary discontinuance of service may cause undesired operation. Refer to your authority to the following two conditions: (1)this device may be used...