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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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... a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect 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 your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem.
... a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect 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 your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem.
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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 computer and an AC outlet and that ... each instruction. • 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 the Search...
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 computer and an AC outlet and that ... each instruction. • 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 the Search...
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To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. You see a "General failure reading drive C" ...
To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. You see a "General failure reading drive C" ...
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... modem jack. If you are using a dial-up )" on page 33. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 33. You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have become damaged. For...
... modem jack. If you are using a dial-up )" on page 33. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 33. You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have become damaged. For...
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... number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of graphics and multimedia 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...
... number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of graphics and multimedia 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 cause the modem to see if that you are secure. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your...
... 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 cause the modem to see if that you are secure. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your...
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... ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with the modem at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. The problem may be too noisy. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Your fax communications...
... ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with the modem at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. The problem may be too noisy. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Your fax communications...
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... connections have been made correctly. • If the modem shares the telephone line with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. You may cause problems with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on . See your setup poster to another modem...
... connections have been made correctly. • If the modem shares the telephone line with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. You may cause problems with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on . See your setup poster to another modem...
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... free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be able to play a DVD, make sure that...
... free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be able to play a DVD, make sure that...
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...on page 44. You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 44. 2 Perform minor fixes. eMachines provides everything you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to a ... drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as possible. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to create, but for additional system recovery options, you can...
...on page 44. You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 44. 2 Perform minor fixes. eMachines provides everything you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to a ... drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as possible. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to create, but for additional system recovery options, you can...
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... 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the Windows... can watch its progress on each type of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows OS and all factory-loaded ...
... 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the Windows... can watch its progress on each type of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows OS and all factory-loaded ...
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...the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS" on page...return your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and 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 system to its factory condition. Caution Continuing the process will ...
...the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS" on page...return your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and 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 system to its factory condition. Caution Continuing the process will ...
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If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that all cables are plugged in ... • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 48 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow the on . • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that is turned...
If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that all cables are plugged in ... • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 48 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow the on . • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that is turned...
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.... Self-help If you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that your computer is nearby at the time of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps... you have you follow troubleshooting steps. Power cords or plugs are damaged - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in ...
.... Self-help If you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that your computer is nearby at the time of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps... you have you follow troubleshooting steps. Power cords or plugs are damaged - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in ...
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... not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call to another device connected to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make or model, nor does it...
... not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call to another device connected to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make or model, nor does it...
