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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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...a power-saving mode called Sleep. Waking up . We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows...you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power. If your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for files.
...a power-saving mode called Sleep. Waking up . We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows...you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power. If your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for files.
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... Getting Started 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
... Getting Started 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
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www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of case 9 Tighten ... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using...
www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of case 9 Tighten ... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using...
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The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
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...For more information, see the documentation that you expect • If your network running slower than you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running at the slowest component speed. Type the keyword/phrase System... Restore in your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from. A mixture of each Ethernet component. For best ...
...For more information, see the documentation that you expect • If your network running slower than you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running at the slowest component speed. Type the keyword/phrase System... Restore in your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from. A mixture of each Ethernet component. For best ...
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... the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 31. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system). For instructions, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . • See the speaker setup poster to recover.... 94 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • If you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your speaker connections. • Make sure that mute controls are turned up.
... the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 31. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system). For instructions, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . • See the speaker setup poster to recover.... 94 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • If you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your speaker connections. • Make sure that mute controls are turned up.
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If you need to its factory condition" on page 102. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your ... 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using recovery...
If you need to its factory condition" on page 102. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your ... 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using recovery...
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... hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically...
... hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes.
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The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next.
The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next.
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...'s problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can still run Windows:... and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. This process is starting up now. If you can access important files on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press...
...'s problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can still run Windows:... and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. This process is starting up now. If you can access important files on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press...
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... computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 96
... computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 96
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...95 programs 94, 95 software 94, 95 Windows 94, 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removing files and folders 65 resetting computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95... system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
...95 programs 94, 95 software 94, 95 Windows 94, 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removing files and folders 65 resetting computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95... system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
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www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
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..., and controls. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 9 www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is... the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display.
..., and controls. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 9 www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is... the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display.
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... recover files or folders from its old location. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. You can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. Deleting files... and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you want to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have ...
... recover files or folders from its old location. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. You can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. Deleting files... and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you want to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have ...
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Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that have characteristics in the list. Type searching in the Recycle Bin. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...Help For more information about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in common, but you do not remember where they are stored...
Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that have characteristics in the list. Type searching in the Recycle Bin. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...Help For more information about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in common, but you do not remember where they are stored...
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www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...