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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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...Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down most system operations to "wake" it has been turned completely off your online User Guide. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. If your computer is much faster than turning on the power button flashes. It also saves your computer after ... on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. For...
...Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down most system operations to "wake" it has been turned completely off your online User Guide. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. If your computer is much faster than turning on the power button flashes. It also saves your computer after ... on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. For...
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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 the window to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). The Volume...
... 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 the window to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). The Volume...
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... side panel" on page 38. 12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on your computer...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 system" on page 94. If you are replacing a drive, use your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD...
... side panel" on page 38. 12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on your computer...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 system" on page 94. If you are replacing a drive, use your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD...
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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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... a file was originally deleted from. The file is running at the slowest component speed. You need to restore your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet...
... a file was originally deleted from. The file is running at the slowest component speed. You need to restore your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet...
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...that the speakers are turned 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 the universal jacks are configured correctly. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all ...of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system). For instructions, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • See the speaker setup ...
...that the speakers are turned 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 the universal jacks are configured correctly. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all ...of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system). For instructions, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • See the speaker setup ...
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... set of recovery discs (you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition" on page 95. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install ...You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery discs that you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must have stopped working correctly. If you need to recover software...
... set of recovery discs (you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition" on page 95. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install ...You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery discs that you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must have stopped working correctly. If you need to recover software...
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... most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Type windows system...
... most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Type windows system...
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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. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. 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. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes.
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The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 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. 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 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 restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 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. 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 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.
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... 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. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click ...any ), then click Next. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any...
... 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. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click ...any ), then click Next. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any...
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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
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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Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the minimize button reduces the ... of a window that shows the window title. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking the minimize button reduces the ... of a window that shows the window title. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
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To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and ... their original locations. 12 For instructions on how to delete, see "Shortcuts" on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For instructions on how to restore. The file or folder you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop.
To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and ... their original locations. 12 For instructions on how to delete, see "Shortcuts" on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For instructions on how to restore. The file or folder you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop.
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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. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Files and folders found...
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. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Files and folders found...
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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...