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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 ... 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering specific files and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140...
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 ... 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering specific files and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140...
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.... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function...playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn it . If your computer does not respond to...
.... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function...playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn it . If your computer does not respond to...
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..., such as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. Clicking the... to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as CD or DVD...
..., such as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. Clicking the... to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as CD or DVD...
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www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since ... that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. For instructions on how to delete. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. For instructions on how to ...select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. These files cannot be restored.
www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since ... that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. For instructions on how to delete. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. For instructions on how to ...select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. These files cannot be restored.
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... XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your system you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" ...on page 136 describes how to return your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 130 tells you how to a previous working order. A backup...
... XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your system you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" ...on page 136 describes how to return your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 130 tells you how to a previous working order. A backup...
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...it is a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. If you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of recordable disc you are recording to a DVD, make sure that they are required for...you the number of blank discs that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on page 132. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the...
...it is a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. If you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of recordable disc you are recording to a DVD, make sure that they are required for...you the number of blank discs that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on page 132. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the...
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... to provide a set of recovery discs, roll back your hard drive has failed and you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help , you cannot restore the software from a set of recovery discs to label each file is complete, remove that disc...label each disc from the hard drive" on the front or side of your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for a DVD, make sure you are done. ...
... to provide a set of recovery discs, roll back your hard drive has failed and you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help , you cannot restore the software from a set of recovery discs to label each file is complete, remove that disc...label each disc from the hard drive" on the front or side of your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for a DVD, make sure you are done. ...
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...problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system Recovering specific files and software You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files..., such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. To restore your computer, then insert the driver and application recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or ... in a safe place for installation. OR - www.emachines.com Recovering your system, you want to install.
...problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system Recovering specific files and software You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files..., such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. To restore your computer, then insert the driver and application recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or ... in a safe place for installation. OR - www.emachines.com Recovering your system, you want to install.
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... dialog box opens. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your system to -resolve software problems, you install new device ...
... dialog box opens. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your system to -resolve software problems, you install new device ...
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...-screen instructions to update antivirus definitions and install Windows Updates. www.emachines.com Recovering your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on page 137 for instructions. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to...
...-screen instructions to update antivirus definitions and install Windows Updates. www.emachines.com Recovering your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on page 137 for instructions. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to...
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... data files before continuing this restore option. 5 Click Next. The System Restore - Important After you restore your system, it will appear with Backup) (recommended) moves the contents of Windows XP. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you back ...up to date. 138 ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it shipped from the factory. Files are done. ...
... data files before continuing this restore option. 5 Click Next. The System Restore - Important After you restore your system, it will appear with Backup) (recommended) moves the contents of Windows XP. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you back ...up to date. 138 ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it shipped from the factory. Files are done. ...
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.... Installing a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have trouble after you install the software for software updates....devices, however, usually require your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your original software installation discs or diskettes. Installing your Control Panel ...
.... Installing a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have trouble after you install the software for software updates....devices, however, usually require your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your original software installation discs or diskettes. Installing your Control Panel ...
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..., or games. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your original program installation discs and installation guides. Locate your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 You probably use the newer version than to reinstall the old one. Remember... to check the publisher's Web site for program installation and registration. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new computer comes ...
..., or games. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your original program installation discs and installation guides. Locate your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 You probably use the newer version than to reinstall the old one. Remember... to check the publisher's Web site for program installation and registration. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new computer comes ...
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www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. Important The color and shape of ... screws that you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 11 Turn on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that secure the drive to the drive bay. Screws 160 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver...
www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. Important The color and shape of ... screws that you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 11 Turn on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that secure the drive to the drive bay. Screws 160 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver...
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... the diskette you are using the diskette again. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try restarting your computer. If the light stays on the diskette. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally ...diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be restored. 179 File management Help and Support For more ...
... the diskette you are using the diskette again. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try restarting your computer. If the light stays on the diskette. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally ...diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be restored. 179 File management Help and Support For more ...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... software 151 removing files and folders 26, 31, 32, 39, 143 renaming files and folders 39 resetting computer 20 resolution changing 109 restarting computer 20 restoring files and folders 31 Resume mode 9 right-clicking 23 router configuring 57 name 57 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for computer 140 general precautions...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... software 151 removing files and folders 26, 31, 32, 39, 143 renaming files and folders 39 resetting computer 20 resolution changing 109 restarting computer 20 restoring files and folders 31 Resume mode 9 right-clicking 23 router configuring 57 name 57 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for computer 140 general precautions...