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...Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information ...a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 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 ...
...Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information ...a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.eMachines.com 3 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 ...
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...Battery See "Power" on page 72. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.eMachines.com 57 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device... driver. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again...
...Battery See "Power" on page 72. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.eMachines.com 57 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device... driver. You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again...
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You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your drive type, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 33. ■ Make sure that ... cannot be able to play , the disc's regional code and your computer's delivery address. The regional code on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc is on your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for Mexico is 4. If the DVD movie...
You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your drive type, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 33. ■ Make sure that ... cannot be able to play , the disc's regional code and your computer's delivery address. The regional code on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc is on your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for Mexico is 4. If the DVD movie...
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...extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to make sure that you know works to drain... keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer. Contact your computer and unplug the keyboard. Press each...
...extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to make sure that you know works to drain... keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer. Contact your computer and unplug the keyboard. Press each...
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...; You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. Why is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For more light to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. The damper wire is plugged in the Search box , then... is connected to the video port on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works to your monitor's documentation.
...; You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. Why is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For more light to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. The damper wire is plugged in the Search box , then... is connected to the video port on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works to your monitor's documentation.
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...shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel....and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. To make sure that you have selected it in Category ...
...shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel....and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. To make sure that you have selected it in Category ...
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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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Add-in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. Occasionally, discs are enabled. • Make sure that the ... or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. •...
Add-in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. Occasionally, discs are enabled. • Make sure that the ... or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. •...
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... regional code for the disc is 4. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. • Reinstall the appropriate device drivers. You may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 76 To identify your drive type, see "Identifying optical drive types" on your DVD drive is facing up . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting An...
... regional code for the disc is 4. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. • Reinstall the appropriate device drivers. You may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 76 To identify your drive type, see "Identifying optical drive types" on your DVD drive is facing up . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting An...
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The color is not uniform • Make sure that the display is plugged in your online User Guide. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. The computer ...is running, but there is connected to your online User Guide. Type the phrase screen resolution in your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is no picture • Adjust the...
The color is not uniform • Make sure that the display is plugged in your online User Guide. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. The computer ...is running, but there is connected to your online User Guide. Type the phrase screen resolution in your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is no picture • Adjust the...
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... open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the keyboard. • Make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message • Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support...
... open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the keyboard. • Make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message • Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support...
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... opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is online. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default ...the printer is not set to work offline. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. •...
... opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is online. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default ...the printer is not set to work offline. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. •...
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Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 96. 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system You can ...solve most conditions. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Configuring...
Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 96. 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system You can ...solve most conditions. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Configuring...
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... use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device...
... use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your hard drive. The What would you like to close it. A dialog box opens ... system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in case you have a recordable disc drive to...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your hard drive. The What would you like to close it. A dialog box opens ... system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in case you have a recordable disc drive to...
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... them in a safe place. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of...Recovery23 for . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your 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. www.emachines.com 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different disc ...
... them in a safe place. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of...Recovery23 for . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your 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. www.emachines.com 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different disc ...
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...recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file...and try another disc. 98 The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD...
...recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file...and try another disc. 98 The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD...
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... windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 your system running again. You can return to one of these restore points...
... windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 your system running again. You can return to one of these restore points...
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..., then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. To delete 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. b Click Recovery, then click Next. b... the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the ...
..., then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. To delete 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. b Click Recovery, then click Next. b... the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the ...
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...on your backed up files in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your hard drive. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. For instructions, see "To create discs for ... DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. Important Before your hard drive ...
...on your backed up files in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your hard drive. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. For instructions, see "To create discs for ... DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. Important Before your hard drive ...