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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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...soon as possible. To recover your computer for additional system recovery options, you can. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system). Problem solving ...may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system to a previous system condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 44 ...
...soon as possible. To recover your computer for additional system recovery options, you can. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system). Problem solving ...may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system to a previous system condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 44 ...
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... not recoverable by other methods, you can watch its progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and...
... not recoverable by other methods, you can watch its progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and...
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...disc drive, then go to install, then follow that came pre-installed on -screen prompts to complete the installation. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. You can recover using either your computer from the factory. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering pre...installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you want to Step 3 after the eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - Repeat this step for the item you need to follow the on...
...disc drive, then go to install, then follow that came pre-installed on -screen prompts to complete the installation. The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. You can recover using either your computer from the factory. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering pre...installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you want to Step 3 after the eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - Repeat this step for the item you need to follow the on...
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... condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard... may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
... condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard... may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
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... you its progress. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer. 5 Click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer, insert ...restarting your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to continue. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. The boot menu is where you...
... you its progress. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer. 5 Click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer, insert ...restarting your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to continue. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. The boot menu is where you...
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4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • ... about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to complete the recovery. If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you use a surge protector, make sure that is connected correctly...
4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • ... about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to complete the recovery. If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you use a surge protector, make sure that is connected correctly...