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Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
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Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit -
You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center let you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit -
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default.
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 reinstalling the operating system If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default.
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows Vista)
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... to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 9 Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window...
... to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 9 Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window...
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... files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For instructions on how to delete. In Windows, you decide to restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in its new location and is emptied. You can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the... Recycle Bin icon on page 17. 3 Click Restore. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and...
... files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For instructions on how to delete. In Windows, you decide to restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in its new location and is emptied. You can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the... Recycle Bin icon on page 17. 3 Click Restore. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and...
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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 results window. The Recycle Bin window ... the window. • If you type all of the name, Search will list all files in the list. Windows asks you if you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you...
www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the results window. The Recycle Bin window ... the window. • If you type all of the name, Search will list all files in the list. Windows asks you if you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you...
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www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 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 59 updating 61 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...
eMachines Desktop PC User Guide (Windows XP)
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...: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click...
...: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click...
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... opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move . A pop-up menu opens on the...
... opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. www.emachines.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move . A pop-up menu opens on the...
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... do not remember where they are stored on the desktop. Windows permanently deletes all files in which it was created or modified You can be restored. Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to their original locations. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the results window... the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 3 Click File, then click Restore.
... do not remember where they are stored on the desktop. Windows permanently deletes all files in which it was created or modified You can be restored. Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to their original locations. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the results window... the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 3 Click File, then click Restore.
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www.emachines.com music library building 37 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 48 workgroup 48 naming computers 48 workgroup 48 network testing 52 using 54 NTSC/... telephone 28 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 18 renaming files and folders 18 resolution changing 59 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 51 S saving documents 16 video 39 screen adjusting settings 58 changing color depth 58 changing number of colors 58...
www.emachines.com music library building 37 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 48 workgroup 48 naming computers 48 workgroup 48 network testing 52 using 54 NTSC/... telephone 28 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 18 renaming files and folders 18 resolution changing 59 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 51 S saving documents 16 video 39 screen adjusting settings 58 changing color depth 58 changing number of colors 58...
MU.NAE00.001 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
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... meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel. The grounding pin...
... meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel. The grounding pin...
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...the Recycle Bin was emptied before you have installed the required software. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you try to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 ...Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). The file is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted while holding down and restart your computer...
...the Recycle Bin was emptied before you have installed the required software. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you try to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 ...Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). The file is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted while holding down and restart your computer...
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... should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting sound from significant hardware... the audio jacks" on page 46. 44 For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines provides everything you can use these discs later for recovering your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Caution...
... should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. Type sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting sound from significant hardware... the audio jacks" on page 46. 44 For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines provides everything you can use these discs later for recovering your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Caution...
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... item you can return to one of these restore points to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to complete the installation. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. In most... your system settings and saves them as restore points. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press...
... item you can return to one of these restore points to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to complete the installation. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. In most... your system settings and saves them as restore points. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press...
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The Backup and Restore Center opens. 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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 50 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting To return to 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 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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 50 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting To return to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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...hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. Returning your system to its factory condition. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and... drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. You can still run Windows Vista,...
...hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. Returning your system to its factory condition. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and... drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. You can still run Windows Vista,...
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Recovering from factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. This process will erase all files on your hard drive. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to continue...
Recovering from factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. This process will erase all files on your hard drive. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to continue...