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... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Working safely and comfortably 7 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 7 Preparing power connections 8 Protecting from power source problems 8 Checking the voltage selection 9 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 10 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web...
... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 6 Working safely and comfortably 7 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 7 Preparing power connections 8 Protecting from power source problems 8 Checking the voltage selection 9 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 10 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web...
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... power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the...
... power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the...
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... For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 25 First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is not full....8226; If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are listed in...
... For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 25 First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is not full....8226; If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are listed in...
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..., then delete them from the hard drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be accessed, or you see a "Data error" message • This...
..., then delete them from the hard drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be accessed, or you see a "Data error" message • This...
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... modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the connections have become damaged. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure...
... modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the connections have become damaged. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure...
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..., disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of the...
..., disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of the...
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... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can tolerate and still work with your modem. • Check for noise or low line levels. 34 Do not connect these devices to connect...
... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can tolerate and still work with your modem. • Check for noise or low line levels. 34 Do not connect these devices to connect...
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... 48K. • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone service. • Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed. The problem may be with a different communications program. Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is limited to...
... 48K. • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone service. • Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed. The problem may be with a different communications program. Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is limited to...
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... when it begins handshaking. The modem is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume.
... when it begins handshaking. The modem is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume.
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.... • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company network Every network is unique. Contact your home. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer...
.... • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company network Every network is unique. Contact your home. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer...
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...the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 44. Recovering your system You can . eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your computer for recovering your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To...that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system to its factory condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the...
...the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 44. Recovering your system You can . eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your computer for recovering your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To...that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system to its factory condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the...
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... can watch its progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application ... the screen. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you may need to list, then click Next. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc...
... can watch its progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application ... the screen. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you may need to list, then click Next. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc...
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...recovery deletes 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. Recovering from within Windows OS" on page 46. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard ... or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Caution Continuing ...
...recovery deletes 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. Recovering from within Windows OS" on page 46. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard ... or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Caution Continuing ...
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... protector, make sure that you have installed it according to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely. • If you have a technical problem with your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that is turned on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. If you did not...
... protector, make sure that you have installed it according to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely. • If you have a technical problem with your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that is turned on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. If you did not...
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...To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that came with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you... Help and Support. The technician may have you have taken. • Make sure that your computer problem if: - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 49 Help For more how-to...
...To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that came with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you... Help and Support. The technician may have you have taken. • Make sure that your computer problem if: - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 49 Help For more how-to...
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... dialing. There is no guarantee that automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is available for emergency use. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that a separate telephone, not dependent on the drive...
... dialing. There is no guarantee that automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is available for emergency use. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that a separate telephone, not dependent on the drive...