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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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CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power ... the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer does not respond, turn it . The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts...
CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power ... the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer does not respond, turn it . The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts...
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www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize ... Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support...
www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize ... Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support...
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... empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on how to delete, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. These files cannot be restored. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. 32 Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to select...Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on how to restore. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files ...
... empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on how to delete, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. These files cannot be restored. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. 32 Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to select...Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on how to restore. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files ...
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...to reinstall specific software, such as you get your system). eMachines provides everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a previous condition when ...installed software and device drivers. Finally, in "Troubleshooting" on a hidden area of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 130 tells you can wait until later. You can immediately ...
...to reinstall specific software, such as you get your system). eMachines provides everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a previous condition when ...installed software and device drivers. Finally, in "Troubleshooting" on a hidden area of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 130 tells you can wait until later. You can immediately ...
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.... You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery disc sets. 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 want to use driver and application recovery discs to...
.... You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery disc sets. 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 want to use driver and application recovery discs to...
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.... Recovering your system Important If your hard drive has failed and you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on -screen instructions of your media burning software to restore your computer. For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of.... 5 Double-click the file for a DVD, make sure you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." If you have problems with your computer and you need to recover your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 137. 134 OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the drive, use...
.... Recovering your system Important If your hard drive has failed and you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on -screen instructions of your media burning software to restore your computer. For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of.... 5 Double-click the file for a DVD, make sure you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." If you have problems with your computer and you need to recover your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 137. 134 OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the drive, use...
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To restore your system, you need to install. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you selected are done. 6 If your system still has ... more drivers or applications, or click Quit to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 You are installed. To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while...
To restore your system, you need to install. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you selected are done. 6 If your system still has ... more drivers or applications, or click Quit to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 You are installed. To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while...
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... hours (while your computer is turned on), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of hard-to an earlier time, then click Next. 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. In most cases of your computer with...
... hours (while your computer is turned on), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of hard-to an earlier time, then click Next. 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. In most cases of your computer with...
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...all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. After you recover 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 the screen). 5 Click Next. The... you can reinstall antivirus and firewall software, then re-enable the Internet connection to finish the restoration. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your Internet cable. 137 www.emachines.com Recovering your system, you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click ...
...all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. After you recover 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 the screen). 5 Click Next. The... you can reinstall antivirus and firewall software, then re-enable the Internet connection to finish the restoration. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your Internet cable. 137 www.emachines.com Recovering your system, you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click ...
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.... You need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up all USB peripheral devices. The System Restore - You are restored to your computer is starting. 3 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. Your computer restarts, then the System ... 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 was when you restore your system, it will appear with Backup) (recommended)...
.... You need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up all USB peripheral devices. The System Restore - You are restored to your computer is starting. 3 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. Your computer restarts, then the System ... 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 was when you restore your system, it will appear with Backup) (recommended)...
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...install your old devices, you do not need any additional software. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your Internet browser program's online help. You are finished. - OR If...the Search box, then click the arrow. Newer devices, however, usually require your printer by following these steps. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Add Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your original software installation discs or diskettes....
...install your old devices, you do not need any additional software. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your Internet browser program's online help. You are finished. - OR If...the Search box, then click the arrow. Newer devices, however, usually require your printer by following these steps. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Add Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your original software installation discs or diskettes....
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... the Search box, then click the arrow. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new computer comes with a newer version of a program, it is...
... the Search box, then click the arrow. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new computer comes with a newer version of a program, it is...
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..." on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Step 3. 13 Save your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that secure the drive to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. If you are adding a new drive, go to Step 6. www....emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing ...
..." on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Step 3. 13 Save your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that secure the drive to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. If you are adding a new drive, go to Step 6. www....emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing ...
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... diskettes are detected and corrected, try to restore, then click Restore. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on page 144. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. The diskette drive LED is IBM-compatible. ■ Try...
... diskettes are detected and corrected, try to restore, then click Restore. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on page 144. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. The diskette drive LED is IBM-compatible. ■ Try...
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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...