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...computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information by clicking... a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your...
...computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information by clicking... a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your...
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... again. ■ Try a different disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card...
... again. ■ Try a different disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card...
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... try again. ■ Try a different disc. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. The regional code on your computer. ■ Clean... the disc. The regional code for the disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. ■ Make sure that the disc label is on the disc, disc documentation,...
... try again. ■ Try a different disc. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. The regional code on your computer. ■ Clean... the disc. The regional code for the disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. ■ Make sure that the disc label is on the disc, disc documentation,...
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... to make sure that a key is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys...to loosen a key that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. www.eMachines.com 63 If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ...
... to make sure that a key is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys...to loosen a key that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. www.eMachines.com 63 If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ...
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...box. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The text on degauss, see your computer. The aperture grille allows more information about color uniformity. ■ Non-shielded speakers are...resolution in and turned on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the overall monitor design ...
...box. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The text on degauss, see your computer. The aperture grille allows more information about color uniformity. ■ Non-shielded speakers are...resolution in and turned on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the overall monitor design ...
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...printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is full" error message ■ Make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to clear the check mark... click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then...
...printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is full" error message ■ Make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to clear the check mark... click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that the printer is in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then...
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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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... to play these CDs on page 62. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device...
... to play these CDs on page 62. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device...
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.... The regional code on page 29. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. You may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 76 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your computer. • Clean the disc....are turned on your DVD drive's regional code may not be able to play these CDs on page 62. • Reinstall the appropriate device drivers. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc ...
.... The regional code on page 29. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. You may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 76 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your computer. • Clean the disc....are turned on your DVD drive's regional code may not be able to play these CDs on page 62. • Reinstall the appropriate device drivers. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc ...
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... the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box.
... the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box.
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... keyboard. • Make sure that a key is not stuck. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
... keyboard. • Make sure that a key is not stuck. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
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...The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound,...to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to use. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make ...
...The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound,...to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to use. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make ...
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...see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 96. 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set ...sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You...
...see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 96. 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set ...sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You...
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...your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you ...a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. If you need to use these options.) • To re-install ...
...your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you ...a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. If you need to use these options.) • To re-install ...
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...you have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that tells you ...would you ever re-install Windows from your computer, you need to create a full set of recovery discs. 96 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you like to do not come with your hard drive.
...you have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that tells you ...would you ever re-install Windows from your computer, you need to create a full set of recovery discs. 96 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you like to do not come with your hard drive.
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...recording multiple discs, as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you are completed. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. www.emachines.com 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different disc...multiple discs are for. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! ...
...recording multiple discs, as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you are completed. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. www.emachines.com 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different disc...multiple discs are for. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! ...
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... a CD or DVD drive. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you need to recover, try another disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click..., click Programs, then click Application recovery. - To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 If an AutoPlay dialog box ...
... a CD or DVD drive. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you need to recover, try another disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click..., click Programs, then click Application recovery. - To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 If an AutoPlay dialog box ...
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...create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and ... most cases of your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as...
...create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and ... most cases of your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as...
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... recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. To delete everything on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click...name box to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. If Windows starts to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102
... recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. To delete everything on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click...name box to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. If Windows starts to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102
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...Your computer restarts in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in its original factory condition. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup, then click Next... Click Yes, then click Next. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up your personal ...
...Your computer restarts in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in its original factory condition. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup, then click Next... Click Yes, then click Next. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up your personal ...